Study Fig. 6.1, which shows a map of the Nujiang River in Yunnan Province, China, showing the location of four dams built to generate hydro-electric power (HEP).
Fig. 6.1
(i)
Tick (✓) the one statement in the table below which describes how HEP is generated.
| Tick (✓) |
Atoms of uranium are split to create electricity. | |
Coal is burnt to produce steam which is used in the power station. | |
Running water turns a turbine to generate power. | |
Strong winds blow turbines to produce electricity. | |
Turbines are turned when the tide goes in and out. | |
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(ii)
Identify the following dams shown in Fig. 6.1: – the dam which is nearest to the source of the river ..............................................................................
– the dam which is 100km north-north west (NNW) of Baoshan. ..............................................................................
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(iii)
Give three different reasons why some countries generate a greater proportion of their energy from HEP than other countries.
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3 ..............................................................................
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