Which statement describes steps involved in the production of hydroelectric power?

A. Water falls down a pipe to generate electricity.

B. Potential energy of water is directly transformed into electrical energy.

C. Moving water turns a paddle wheel that helps generate electricity.

D. Falling water turns a turbine that helps generate electricity.

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Answer:

Answer is D.......Falling water turns a turbine that helps generate electricity.

Explanation:

Hydropower plants capture the energy of falling water to generate electricity. A turbine converts the kinetic energy of falling water into mechanical energy. Then a generator converts the mechanical energy from the turbine into electrical energy.

Answer:

D. Falling water turns a turbine that helps generate electricity.

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