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Electricity Use in Homes and Businesses — Quiz

Question 15 • Physics

What do hydroelectric plants use to generate electrical energy?

Answer
A
fission of uranium
B
wind
C
falling water
D
natural gas

Explanation

Hydroelectric plants use the energy of moving water to turn turbines, which drive generators to produce electricity. Often, the water falls from a higher level to a lower one, so the correct choice is falling water. Natural gas, uranium fission, and wind are used by other types of power plants.

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