Quiz: A Look at Hydroelectricity
Quiz: A Look at Hydroelectricity
Take this quiz and see what you know about hydroelectric development.
Hydroelectric power has played key roles in the development of the U.S. and globally, bringing cheap electric power on which to build economic growth. The Department of Energy reported total hydropower capacity of 80.25 GW in 2019, from 2,270 hydro plants. That translates to 6.7 percent of installed electricity generation capacity. Globally, installed hydro capacity rose to 1,330 GW in 2020, according to the International Hydropower Association. See what you know about hydropower in this quiz.
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