the prefix hydro means water wat do u think hydroeletricpower means? is the source of hydroeletric power condsidered a fossil fuel?
2007-02-27 12:21:45 · 5 answers · asked by becky 2 in Environment
it is electricity produced by water movement as in dams and turbines.
2007-02-27 12:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by smarties 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydroelectric power is power generated by water flowing over a turbine - like the Hoover dam.
Hydroelectric power is considered to be a renewable resource. Only the construction and maintenance of the installation consume fossil fuel. No fossil fuel is directly involved in the generation of the electricity.
2007-02-27 20:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by davidbgreensmith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a fossil fuel. It's power generated by running water, such as that which passes thru turbines at a dam. It spins a dynamo in the turbine which creates electricity.
2007-02-27 20:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means electricity generated FROM hydro (water). No, its source isn't a fossil fuel because water is not from fossils.
2007-02-27 22:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by play_festivity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not fossil. It is when water flowing to it's lowest point is dammed and run thru generating converters to create friction and therefore electricity. It has been in use for ever! Sorta like your car has an alternatoe that keeps charging your batterry while you drive.
2007-02-27 20:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋