
Harnessing Hydropower: The Physics Behind Electricity Generation

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Physics, Science, Geography
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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much water flows past the location every minute?
150,000 cubic meters
170,000 cubic meters
100,000 cubic meters
200,000 cubic meters
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of hydroelectric stations?
To prevent flooding
To purify river water
To convert water energy into electricity
To store water for irrigation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main methods used by hydroelectric stations to harness water energy?
Building reservoirs and canals
Diverting water around natural drops or building dams
Using geothermal energy and tidal waves
Using solar panels and wind turbines
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the penstock in a hydroelectric station?
To measure water flow
To filter impurities from water
To carry water to the turbine
To store electricity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What component of the generator is spun by the turbine?
The penstock
The stator
The rotor
The transformer
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is attached to the rotor in the generator?
Large electromagnets
Solar panels
Wind turbines
Water filters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the stator in the generator?
To create a flow of electrons
To cool the generator
To store water
To measure electricity
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