Hydro

Question 1

List the physical requirements needed to build a hydro dam.

Answer 1

1. Speed of the water
2. Volume of the water (amount of water)
3. Change in elevation

Question 2

Where does much of MB’s hydro power come from? Where does it go? (Who do we sell it to?)

Answer 2

Nelson River is responsible for 75% of electricity in MB. The other parts come from The Winnipeg River. Manitoba hydro exports electricity to the USA, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.