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Minerals and Energy Resources — Geography STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10GeographyMinerals and Energy Resources3 Marks
Question
What is hydroelectricity? State it's any two advantages.
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Answer

Electricity that is produced by the running power of water using turbines is termed as hydroelectricity.
Advantages :
(i) It is very clean source of energy.
(ii) It is renewable and helps in sustainable development

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