I WONDER - How Do Hydroelectric Dams Protect The Fish?

The video discusses hydroelectric dams, highlighting their environmental benefits over fossil fuels, as they use water and gravity to generate energy without releasing harmful emissions. However, it also addresses the environmental impact of dams on waterways, particularly concerning fish migration. To mitigate this, dams are equipped with ladders and elevators to help fish navigate past the structures safely.

What feature do hydroelectric dams have to assist fish in their migration?

• Elevators and ladders

• Slides

• Bridges

• Tunnels

Why is hydropower considered more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels?

• It is cheaper to produce

• It uses solar energy

• It relies on wind power

• It does not emit carbon dioxide

What natural resources does hydropower utilize to generate energy?

• Wind and sunlight

• Water and gravity

• Coal and oil

• Geothermal heat

How can hydropower contribute to combating climate change?

• By reducing carbon emissions

• By increasing fossil fuel use

• By increasing water pollution

• By promoting deforestation

What is a potential environmental impact of hydroelectric dams?

• They disrupt fish migration

• They increase air pollution

• They cause soil erosion

• They deplete fossil fuels