Hydroelectric power: Electricity generated by the kinetic energy of flowing water, typically through dams.
How to apply it: Use hydroelectric power to discuss trade-offs between clean energy generation and impacts on river ecosystems and displaced communities.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Energy Resources and Consumption
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