Alternate Energy Resources

Sierra Lewis, Alex Smith, Ricky Cooks, Marquese Hayes

Hydropower

Hydropower is “electricity [or work] generated using the energy of moving water (National Geographic).”

Hydropower Plant

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00RKVTjIUGJfcd/Pelton-Hydro-Turbines.jpg

Where in the World?

The Ancient Greeks used water wheels to grind wheat into flower.

The street lamps in the city of Niagara Falls were powered by the waterfall in 1881.

Where in the World?

China has one of the world’s largest hydro plants at the Three Gorges on the Yangste River.

Grand Coulee Dam in the United States.

Three Gorges in China

http://home.earthlink.net/~msalsa1/images/three_gorges_dam01.jpg

Grand Coulee Dam in U.S.

http://52wednesdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Grand-Coulee-Dam-Coulee-WA-22.jpg

Why is it good?

Renewable resource. Doesn’t release pollutants into the air. Reduce the vulnerability to floods and

droughts.

Coal power plant pollution in Poland

http://econews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Poland-Power-Plant-Coal-pollution3.jpg

Why is it bad?

Dams disrupt and destroy surrounding sites.

Building and the upkeep of dams are expensive.

Wildlife could be harmed.

Dam flood in Quebec

http://www.mysteriesofcanada.com/images/Jonquiere%20dam.jpg

Should we use it?

Shouldn’t use it. Only have a lake. Not a reliable source. Still water not useful.

Is it worth it?

It would not be beneficial. Not worth the cost.

Lake Wright Patman in Texarkana

http://www.texasescapes.com/Lakes/Images/WrightPatmanLakeTexas1107SReveley4.jpg

The End

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