Hydroelectric Power and Environmental Impact

Hydroelectric Power and Environmental Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video provides an overview of hydroelectric power, highlighting its significance as a renewable energy source and identifying global leaders like China and Brazil. It explains water impoundment systems, their benefits, and drawbacks, including environmental and social impacts such as fish migration disruption and habitat destruction. Alternative systems like run-of-the-river and tidal energy are discussed, along with solutions like fish ladders. The video concludes with practice questions to reinforce learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is the leading producer of hydroelectric power globally?

Brazil

China

United States

India

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a dam in a water impoundment system?

To enhance fish migration

To increase water temperature

To reduce water pollution

To block river flow and create pressure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which dam is known as the largest hydroelectric dam in the world?

Itaipu Dam

Grand Coulee Dam

Hoover Dam

Three Gorges Dam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant environmental benefit of hydroelectric power during operation?

No emissions

High carbon emissions

Increased deforestation

Increased methane release

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a fish ladder help in a hydroelectric system?

It increases water flow

It reduces sedimentation

It generates electricity

It helps fish migrate upstream

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key disadvantage of run-of-the-river systems compared to water impoundment?

Lower potential energy

Higher potential energy

More habitat destruction

More sedimentation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which energy system uses the movement of tides to generate electricity?

Run-of-the-river

Water impoundment

Tidal energy

Solar energy

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