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What costs have been associated with the decision for China to use hydro-power as one means of alternative energy?
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∙ 13y ago
Some costs that have been associated with this decision are that people have had to be evacuated from their homes and relocated, entire towns have had to be flooded, and many temples and places that indicate cultural history have been destroyed.
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Is hydropower a good alternative to fossil fuel energy yes or no?
Yes.
What alternative energy is reliant on gravity?
Hydropower uses the gravitational potential energy stored in water.
How does hydropower impact the enivorment?
gives an alternative energy source. instead of polluting the air with fossil fuels.
Is hydropower a chemical energy?
No, hydropower is not chemical energy. It is potential plus kinetic energy.
What is highest efficiency alternative energy type?
Currently, the most efficient alternative energy source at around 95% in the case of large hydropower dams, and 90% for smaller ones, tied with tidal power (not widely used).
Which source of energy is hydropower?
The source of energy that is hydropower is falling or running water. China, Canada, Brazil and America are the biggest producers of hydropower. Niagara Falls is one of the largest hydropower sources in the world.
How does the transformation of energy take place in hydropower plant station?
The transformation of energy take place in hydropower plant includes:Potential energy -> kinetic energy-> electrical energy
What is the effect of the sun on hydropower?
hydropower is affected by the sun because hydropower is water energy and the sun can evaporate or cause droughts and that will cause the energy to slow or stop so it is affected
Is hydropower a renewable energy source?
yes hydropower is renewable. renewable means it will be there for ever. as long as water is on the earth we will have hydropower.
What kind of energy is hydropower?
potential
What percent of energy does hydropower make?
Globally, hydropower generates 20 percent of the world's electricity
What kind of energy in a hydropower facility?
Hydroelectric
