The Solid Earth - Chapter 3: Hydroelectric Power Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three primary fuels of our modern industrial economy
A
coal, petroleum, natural gas
2
Q
an alternate energy source that comes from falling water
A
Hydroelectric power
3
Q
Today the power generated by falling water is used to drive ______ and produce electricity
A
turbines
4
Q
Most hydro energy is produced at large _____ which allow for a controlled flow of water
A
dams
5
Q
T/F: Although water power is considered a renewable resource, the dams to provide hydroelectricity have finite lifetimes
A
T
6
Q
What accumulates to the point that the reservoir will not longer hold water?
A
Deposits of sediment
7
Q
What is the name of a mechanism that can be used for energy management?
A
Pumped water storage system
