Hydro

Question 1

It stores the water and supplies it down to the hydro turbine for electricity generation.

Answer 1

Reservoir

Question 2

It is a barrier constructed across the water bodies to restrict the flow of the naturally flowing water and to raise the water level in the reservoirs.

Answer 2

Dam

Question 3

This type of turbines converts the water energy into mechanical energy by using the pressure and the force of flowing water.

Answer 3

Reaction Turbine

Question 4

This type of electric power plant was generally constructed in hilly areas across bodies of water like rivers.

Answer 4

Hydro Electric Power Plant

Question 5

A type of hydroelectric power plant that are built on rivers that maintain a constant water flow throughout the year.

Answer 5

Run of River

Question 6

In this type of hydroelectric power plant, the water is stored in a reservoir to raise the water level for any future use, which is also called an impoundment.

Answer 6

Hydroelectric Power Plant with a Reservoir

Question 7

This type of hydroelectric power plant consists of two reservoirs at different heights.

Answer 7

Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric

Question 8

It utilizes the power of waves and tidal currents of the sea to generate electricity

Answer 8

Offshore Hydropower

Question 9

It diverts the extra water from the reservoir to a downstream area.

Answer 9

Spillways

Question 10

Are the channels or large pipes at the hydroelectric station that carries the water down to the turbines at the power station from the reservoir

Answer 10

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