Renewable Energy-Water

123456789101112131415
Across
  1. 3. Hydropower is an____source of electricity that costs less than most
  2. 4. energy is the energy of moving water
  3. 6. plant a huge facility harnessing the power of an entire river behind its wall
  4. 9. change can impact water availability and river flows, affecting hydropower generation
  5. 10. is a renewable energy source that harnesses the energy of moving water to generate electricity
  6. 13. Hydropower is one of the___and largest sources of renewable energy
  7. 15. the past century has seen a number of hydroelectric____that have helped hydropower become an integral part of the renewable energy mix in the United States
Down
  1. 1. using the elevation difference, created by a dam or diversion structure, of ___flowing in on one side and out, far below, on the other
  2. 2. Hydropower provides benefits beyond electricity generation by providing flood control, ___support, and clean drinking water.
  3. 5. the equipment used at hydropower facilities often operates for ___periods of time without needing replacements or repairs, saving money in the long term
  4. 7. The energy generated through hydropower relies on the water cycle, which is driven by the sun, making it___
  5. 8. Dam construction can disrupt____, destroy habitats, and alter water flow patterns.
  6. 11. Hydroelectric power is a ___source of energy, allowing each state to produce its own energy without being reliant on international fuel sources.
  7. 12. hydropower involves converting potential energy into kinetic energy by __ water through a dam or diversion structure
  8. 14. energy is stored in the water at a higher elevation