O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/11/M/J/22

Explanation
River Flow Generates Hydroelectric Power
Steps:
- Identify the energy source: flowing river water turns a turbine.
- Recall hydroelectric power converts kinetic energy of moving water into electricity.
- Confirm the setup matches dams or run-of-river systems using downstream flow.
- Rule out unrelated sources like tides, heat, or nuclear reactions.
Why A is correct:
- Hydroelectric power is defined as electricity generated from the gravitational force of falling or flowing water driving turbines.
Why the others are wrong:
- B: Tidal power relies on ocean tides' rise and fall, not river flow.
- C: Geothermal power uses heat from Earth's interior, not water movement.
- D: Nuclear power comes from splitting atoms in reactors, unrelated to water flow.
Final answer: A
Topic: Energy resources
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