GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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The area has a cool, rainy climate.
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The area is located in a valley with very little wind and frequent heavy fog.
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The area has a river that flows rapidly from nearby mountains through a valley.
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The area has no geysers or hot springs.
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Detailed explanation-1: -An energy company wants to build a hydroelectric power plant. Which of these characteristics of an area is most important to the development of a hydroelectric power plant? The area has a cool, rainy climate.
Detailed explanation-2: -Among physical factors two prime factors are quantity of water and degree of slope. The greater the quantity of water available, and steeper or longer the slope, the greater is the energy generated.
Detailed explanation-3: -In order to get sufficient head, hydroelectric power plants are generally constructed in hilly areas.
Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: Hydroelectric power plants are generally constructed in hilly areas. These power plants are quite away from the load centre. Explanation: In order to get sufficient head, hydroelectric power plants are constructed in hilly areas. In desert and flat areas sufficient water head cannot be obtained.