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** What is Hydroelectric Energy? **
Hydroelectric energy is energy produced from running water It is a renewable resource  

Why should we use it?
 Hydroelectric energy is an alternative to the climate change caused by emissions of carbon dioxide, which come from fossil fuel plants Hydroelectric energy is proven to not emit pollutants The emissions of carbon dioxide is proven to have grown over long periods of time An example of proof is the Keeling Graph, which measured the amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere There have also been melting glaciers due to high carbon dioxide warming the atmosphere Hydroelectric energy emits no pollutants… We can save the environment and save money at the same time! It is renewable, so hydroelectricity will last forever The dams are inexpensive to run (especially less than fossil fuel plants cost) The dams last longer Flood control Water for agriculture, drinking, industry, and recreation

With Hydroelectric Energy we can save the environment and still have some money in our pockets!!!!!! Who doesn't like that?!?!?!? 

How is it Produced? 
Hydroelectric energy is produced when a reservoir holds a big amount of water. The dams which hold the reservoirs are usually built in a river, where there is flowing water. The water is then pulled into a penstock. A turbine propeller is at the end of the penstock. The water spins the turbine propellers making an all natural process occur. The water is then pushed into a generator. The generator produces energy using the water. Power lines are connected to the generator, where the electricity reaches homes in the area. These dams do not run on fossil fuels, just water!!

=== Save money and the environment with hydroelectric energy!!!!! ===

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