Question

rces of Energy Class 10 MCQs Question 8. Hydropower plant are located in the
(a) desert area
(b) plane area
(c) hilly terrains
(d) none-of above

Answer 1

The place where hydropower plants are located in the hilly terrains (option c) is a correct answer.

• Because hydropower is dependent on the potential energy of water, it is built at high altitudes.
• The more altitude difference between the source of flowing water and the turbines, the more will be its potential energy.
• This will take into account the speed of the water as well as the energy it has accumulated due to its position concerning the height from which it flows.
• The mechanism is properly accomplished in higher altitude terrains.
• As a result, hydro power plants are built in hilly regions.