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Hydropower and Its Geographical Distribution

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Hydropower and Its Geographical Distribution.
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What is the primary source of energy for hydropower?

  1. Wind

  2. Sunlight

  3. Water

  4. Fossil Fuels


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hydropower is generated by the movement of water, typically through a dam or turbine.

Which country is the largest producer of hydropower in the world?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Brazil

  4. Canada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China is the world's largest producer of hydropower, accounting for over 30% of global production.

What is the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world?

  1. Three Gorges Dam, China

  2. Itaipu Dam, Brazil and Paraguay

  3. Grand Coulee Dam, United States

  4. Hoover Dam, United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Three Gorges Dam in China is the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world, with a capacity of 22,500 megawatts.

Which region of the world has the highest potential for hydropower development?

  1. Asia

  2. Africa

  3. Europe

  4. North America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asia has the highest potential for hydropower development, with over 50% of the world's hydropower resources.

What is the main environmental impact of hydropower?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main environmental impact of hydropower is deforestation, as large areas of forest are often cleared to make way for dams and reservoirs.

Which type of hydropower plant uses the natural flow of a river without the need for a dam?

  1. Run-of-the-river

  2. Pumped-storage

  3. Impoundment

  4. Tidal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Run-of-the-river hydropower plants use the natural flow of a river without the need for a dam, and typically have a lower environmental impact than other types of hydropower plants.

What is the term for the process of using water from a higher elevation to generate electricity?

  1. Pumped-storage

  2. Hydropower

  3. Tidal power

  4. Wind power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pumped-storage hydropower involves pumping water from a lower elevation to a higher elevation during times of low electricity demand, and then releasing the water through a turbine to generate electricity during times of high demand.

Which country in Africa has the largest hydropower potential?

  1. Ethiopia

  2. Democratic Republic of the Congo

  3. Nigeria

  4. South Africa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethiopia has the largest hydropower potential in Africa, with an estimated capacity of over 45,000 megawatts.

What is the term for the energy generated by the movement of ocean tides?

  1. Tidal power

  2. Wave power

  3. Hydropower

  4. Wind power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tidal power is generated by the movement of ocean tides, and is a form of renewable energy.

Which country in Europe has the largest installed hydropower capacity?

  1. Norway

  2. France

  3. Italy

  4. Spain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norway has the largest installed hydropower capacity in Europe, with over 30,000 megawatts of capacity.

What is the term for the energy generated by the movement of ocean waves?

  1. Tidal power

  2. Wave power

  3. Hydropower

  4. Wind power


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wave power is generated by the movement of ocean waves, and is a form of renewable energy.

Which country in South America has the largest hydropower potential?

  1. Brazil

  2. Argentina

  3. Chile

  4. Colombia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brazil has the largest hydropower potential in South America, with an estimated capacity of over 200,000 megawatts.

What is the term for the energy generated by the movement of wind?

  1. Tidal power

  2. Wave power

  3. Hydropower

  4. Wind power


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wind power is generated by the movement of wind, and is a form of renewable energy.

Which country in North America has the largest installed hydropower capacity?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Mexico

  4. Guatemala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the largest installed hydropower capacity in North America, with over 100,000 megawatts of capacity.

What is the term for the energy generated by the movement of geothermal heat?

  1. Tidal power

  2. Wave power

  3. Hydropower

  4. Geothermal power


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geothermal power is generated by the movement of geothermal heat, and is a form of renewable energy.

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