Environmental Sciences, asked by Nagayya2759, 1 year ago

How can hydroelectric dams be used as a renewable resource?

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Answered by yashgandhi74

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Flowing water creates energy that can be captured and turned into electricity. This is called hydroelectric power or hydropower. The most common type of hydroelectric power plant uses a dam on a river to store water in a reservoir. ... This spins the turbines forward, activating the generators to produce electricity.

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