AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 6.9 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 6.9 of AP Environmental Science – Hydroelectric Power.
Questions List
Topic 6.9
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: ENG-3.L.1
What is the primary source of energy for hydroelectric power?
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Topic 6.9: Hydroelectric Power
Learning Objective: ENG-3.L
Describe the use of hydroelectricity in power generation.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.L.1
Hydroelectric power can be generated in several ways. Dams built across rivers collect water in reservoirs. The moving water can be used to spin a turbine. Turbines can also be placed in small rivers, where the flowing water spins the turbine.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.L.2
Tidal energy uses the energy produced by tidal flows to turn a turbine.
Learning Objective: ENG-3.M
Describe the effects of the use of hydroelectricity in power generation on the environment.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.M.1
Hydroelectric power does not generate air pollution or waste, but construction of the power plants can be expensive, and there may be a loss of or change in habitats following the construction of dams.
