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Why dams or hydroelectric stations are usually built at high locations?
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Why are there few hydroelectric power stations in UK?
because the conditions for a hydroelectric power stations in the uk aren't right so only a few can be built.
Why is the control gate built near the dam in hydroelectric power stations?
for the passage of flood discharge
Why do hydroelectric power stations have to be built in hilly areas?
I don't know about hilly areas (many stations are next to dams), but they have to be built where the water flows through the turbines by gravity (i.e., does not have to be pumped).
Why cant hydroelectric power stations be built on flat area's?
They are built on flat land because the dams in the power station cannot be tilted.This is because the dam would be tilted and wouldn't be secure to build.
What was first built in Wisconsin?
Hydroelectric plant
Which of these was first built in Wisconsin?
Hydroelectric plant
Why were many dams built in Oklahoma?
hydroelectric power.
Where was the first US hydroelectric plant built?
Wisconsin
How are hydroelectric power stations built?
Firstly, the topographer makes a detailed study of the topography on the local, in which the hydroelectric power plant will be built. Then on an appropriate place the terrain is lowered to form the waterfall which will move the turbines that will generate electricity. The river is blocked to form a huge dam and it has a channel to make the water fall from the top of the dam. Many stages to be followed until the turbines begin to generate electricity.
Why did people built the Hoover Dam?
To make hydroelectric energy.
1882 first us hydroelectric plant was built were?
The first one was built in 1882 in Wisconsin
What are dams built to generate energy from water call?
hydroelectric dams
