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Renewable and Non-renewable resources — Geography STD 7 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7GeographyRenewable and Non-renewable resources2 Marks
Question
How is hydroelectricity generated?
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Answer

The word ‘hydro’ means water and hydroelectricity is the energy obtained using water. It is produced when water falls from a height under the force of gravity. The falling water then turns the wheels of a large turbine that generate electricity.

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