Hydroelectric
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
What is Hydroelectric?
Hydroelectricity is created by the gravitational force of moving/flowing water.
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How is it created?
Water turns a turbine and the energy is eventually turned into electricity; resulting in power.
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History of Hydroelectric
1880 Grand Rapids
-- Theatre/Storefront Lights
1881 Niagara Falls
-- Street Lighting
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Future of Hydroelectric
In its early development, scientists predict that hydroelectric will grow 3x more than what it is now.
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SAFETY CONCERNS
- Dam may break
- Dam could malfunction
- Someone may fall from dam
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Advantages
Fueled by water
No pollution
Renewables energy source
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Disadvantages
Expensive to build
Geological changes
Could produce potential flooding
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