GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

HYDROGEOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does hydro mean?
A
car
B
air
C
water
D
land
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -hydro-A prefix that means: “water” (as in hydroelectric) or “hydrogen, ” (as in hydrochloride).

Detailed explanation-2: -hydro-prefix (WATER) connected with or using the power of water: hydroponic (= a method of growing plants in water)

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common type of hydroelectric power plant is an impoundment facility. An impoundment facility, typically a large hydropower system, uses a dam to store river water in a reservoir. Water released from the reservoir flows through a turbine, spinning it, which in turn activates a generator to produce electricity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hydro from Ancient Greek word (húdōr), meaning water.

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