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Why hydroelectric power is bad for environment?

Important Questions on More about Energy

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By what name is biogas popularly known in India?
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Write short notes on Geothermal Energy.
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What is a dam? Why do we seek to build large dams? While building large dams, which three main problems should particularly be addressed to maintain peace among local people? Mention them.
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In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across the Narmada.

Choose the correct statements among the following that are consequences of raising the height of dams.

(i) Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area are destroyed completely.
(ii) Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area.
(iii) Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost.
(iv) It will generate permanent employment for people.

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State two disadvantages of producing hydroelectricity.
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What are the social problems associated with big dams?
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Mention any two ill-effects of a dam.
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Construction of a dam on a river often results in the reduction of fish catch. Why is it so?
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Why were the construction of Tehri Dam (River Bhagirathi) and Sardar Sarovar Dam (River Narmada) opposed?
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Write the problems faced in construction of big dams.
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The site of a hydroelectric plant should be chosen carefully because it
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Why do environmentalists oppose the building of large dams?
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What were the two main problems of Tawa project?
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What are the uses of dams, apart from generating electricity?
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It has been observed that the construction of big dams have certain problems associated with them. List three problems.
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Describe how hydro energy can be converted into electrical energy. Write any two limitations of hydro energy.
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Describe some of the problems associated with the construction of dams.
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What are the limitations of hydro energy?