HYDROELECTRICITY

HOW IT WORKS

• A turbine turns a metal shaft in an electric generator
• Turning the turbine produces energy
• The turbine uses falling water to power the generator
• A large dam with a high elevation and near the bottom is an intake
• The dam stores water which is let in through the intake for the generator

WHERE IS IT ACCEPTABLE?

• About 20% of the world's electricity is from water
• America is the leading user of hydroelectricity
• Canada, Brazil, and China use lots of hydroelectricity
• Africa uses the least hydroelectricity of all of the contients
• This is mainly because of money issuses

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY? PRO/CON

• Hydroelectricity is green and renewable
• It can cause damage to water and natural water flow or droughts
• It is safer to use, instead of harmful fums
• It is more expensive than other types of energy
• It is easier to use and generator than some other types