Hydroelectric power

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Hard. Physics Y9 Flashcards on Hydroelectric power , created by Aaishah Din on 06/07/2017.
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Hydroelectric energy - what is it? Hydroelectricity comes from rain water collected in a reservoir or a pumped storage scheme flowing down hill. The flowing water turns generators at the bottom of the hill.
Advantages → renewable - wont run out → no waste gases
disadvantages → habitats are often flooded to create dams →the large reservoirs can affect wildlife → not reliable if there's a drought
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