Micro-Hydeo Power Nepal

Question 1

Nepal location

Answer 1

Southern Asia, land-locked by China and India

Question 2

Nepal population

Answer 2

28 million

Question 3

Nepal landscape

Answer 3

-mountainous
-prone to tectonic hazards

Question 4

Nepal climate

Answer 4

-high rainfall
-many sunny days

Question 5

Micro-Hydro power Nepal

Answer 5

-1000+ plants
-work by piping water down the steep valley, through a turbine which drives a generator, providing electricity for local communities

Question 6

Micro-Hydro power Nepal Benefits

Answer 6

-renewable
-relatively cheap (LIC)
-income in areas with scheme increased 11% average
-estimated to save 1 million tonnes of CO2 released each year
-electricity for schools, hospitals improves quality of life
-reliable electricity (may boost tourism)

Question 7

Micro-Hydro power Nepal Probelms

Answer 7

-small scale
-not suitable everywhere, leading to inequality
-seasonal variation
-may distrust river wildlife