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प्रश्न
Complete the table.
| Advantages of hydroelectric power plant | Disadvantage of hydroelectric power plant |
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उत्तर
| Advantages of hydroelectric power plant | Disadvantage of hydroelectric power plant |
| i. No fuel is burnt in a hydroelectric power plant. Thus, no air pollution due to combustion of fuel occurs. | i. Villages, towns, forests may submerge due to back-water caused by the storage of water in dams. This leads to forced migration of the living population in that area. |
| ii. Electricity can be generated whenever required if the dam has sufficient water storage. | ii. The obstruction of the flow of river water may have adverse effect on the living world in the river. |
| iii. During rainy season, the water in the water reservoirs can be replenished and used for power generation. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
How has the traditional use of energy of flowing water been modified for our convenience?
What is hydroelectricity? Explain the basic principle of generation of hydroelectricity with the help of a labelled diagram.
State two disadvantages of producing hydroelectricity.
The harnessing of which of the following leads to the destruction of large eco-systems?
(a) thermal power
(b) tidal power
(c) hydro power
(d) geothermal power
Give scientific reasons:
It is possible to produce energy from mW to MW using solar photovoltaic cells.
Give your opinion about whether hydroelectric plants are environment friendly or not?
Draw a neat and labelled diagram of energy transformation in solar thermal electric energy generation.
Kinetic energy in flowing water drives ________ to generate electricity.
Find an odd one out.
Major hydroelectric power plants in India
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Hydropower plants are located in the ____________.
In a hydroelectric power plant more electrical power can be generated if water falls from a greater height because ______.
In a hydro power plant
In a hydroelectric power plant more electrical power can be generated if water falls from a greater height because
The Hydroelectric capacity of Koyna dam is ______.
