Water Power Energy Worksheet

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💧 Part 1: Water Power Knowledge

1. What is renewable energy?

Energy that runs out quickly

Energy that can be used again and again

Energy that is very expensive!

2. Which of these are examples of water power? (Tick all that apply)

Hydroelectric dams

Tidal energy

Solar panels

Wave power

Wind turbines

3. How do hydroelectric dams generate electricity?

By burning water

By using flowing water to turn turbines

By heating water with the sun

4. When do tides happen?

Only during storms

Twice a day due to the moon's gravity

Once a month

🔗 Part 2: Matching Activity

5. Match each type of water power to its description by drawing lines:

Hydroelectric Dam

Tidal Power

Wave Power

Uses the rise and fall of sea levels

Uses moving water from wind on the ocean

Uses water stored behind a barrier in a river

✏️ Part 3: Short Answers & Diagram

6. Name two advantages of using water power instead of fossil fuels:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

7. Explain why water power is called a renewable energy source:

8. Label the hydroelectric dam diagram below. Use these words: reservoir, turbine, generator, power lines

Draw or imagine a simple dam with:

• Water stored behind the dam: _______________

• Machine that spins from flowing water: _______________

• Machine that makes electricity: _______________

• Wires that carry electricity to homes: _______________

9. Why might some people be concerned about building new dams?

Water Power Energy Worksheet

Water Power Energy Worksheet

💧 Part 1: Water Power Knowledge

🔗 Part 2: Matching Activity

✏️ Part 3: Short Answers & Diagram

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