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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. natural resources
  3. energy resources
  4. renewable energy sources
  5. water power
  6. hydroelectric power
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. natural resources
  3. renewable resources
  4. renewable energy sources
  5. water power
  6. hydroelectric power
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. natural resources
  3. energy resources
  4. electric power
  5. hydroelectric power

Preferred term

hydroelectric power

Type

  • Topic

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • hydroelectric energy

Scope note

  • Use for the generation of electric power usually from water released in controlled amounts though a system of turbines; For the more general concept of electrical or mechanical energy harnessed from the action of falling or flowing water or due to water temperature differentials USE water power.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31694

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