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Source: Moving Water
Hydroelectric Energy is converted/transferred into usable energy by water flowing through tunnels in a dam, to turn turbines and drive generators. This makes electricity.
 * 1. How is this energy converted/transferred into usable energy? **

Hydroelectric Energy is used today in homes, buisnesses and factories. The power from the generators produce power into the homes, buisnesses and factories. Hydroelectric Energy is also used in the Hoover Dam which creates electricity through out Las Vegas.
 * 2. How is this type of energy used today? **

The advantages of using Hydroelectric are:
 * 3. What are the advantages of using Hydroelectric Energy? **
 * No waste or pollution produced
 * Its more reliable
 * Water can be stored
 * Electricity can be generated constantly

The disadvantages of using Hydroelectic Energy are:
 * 4. What are the disadvantages of using Hydroelectric Energy? **
 * Harming wildlife
 * Water quality and quanity can be affected
 * Large dams cause flooding
 * Expensive to build

Hydroelectrity is renewable.
 * 5 . Is Hydroelectricity renewable or non-renewable? **



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