By Charlie C.

Hannah B.

Important info

# How does hydro power used to produce electricity?

Though the use of of the gravitational force of falling water

# Is hydro power renewable or not?

Yes, it is renewable because water is costly cycles

# How long has it been used?

Since ancient Rome

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1. Reduces the use of fossil fuels

2. Its always renewable

3. It doesn’t pollute the water

4. It saves water for when we need it

5. Dams can be used for many generations

DISATVANTAGES of Hydro Power

1. Building the dams destroys the forests and other natural resources

2. Fish die because their migratory path is destroyed

3. is not available everywhere

4. Has to capture a lot of water so it has to be built on a major river

5. Expensive to build

How is hydro power used today

• heat

• Light

• factories

• It powers many factories and generates a lot of electricity for many parts of the U.S.A.

Things to Know

Important Info

1. How is this energy natural gas use to produce electricity?

burning as a fossil fuels and other way that all pollute the Earth.

2.Is it renewable or not? After it is burned or used it cant be replaced ,so

Advantages of Natural Gas

1. mostly made of methane , is one of the cleanest burning fuels.

2. Works during a power outage.

3. 84% is produced in the U.S.

4. Appliances are energy efficient.

5. Natural Gas is more safe because of federal regulations.

Disadvantages of Natural gas

1. Very flammable

2. Butane is used fuel for camp stoves and out door grills

3. It is at very high demand

4. Can lead to deadly fires if catches a spark.

5. The extraction causes sink holes.

How is natural gas used today

• Stoves

• In cars

• Homes (heating)

• industry