The diagram above shows how water flows through a dam to create electricity that can be sent to our homes and businesses. Drag and drop each statement in the left column into the correct order on the right. Use the diagram to help you. The answer will turn green if correct.
turning the turbine shaft.
Water from a lake or river flows into a large pipe called a penstock in the upstream side of the dam.
Generators made of magnets and wire are connected to the turbine shaft producing electricity.
The same amount of water that entered the dam is returned to the river.
distribution system where the voltage is reduced for safe use in homes and businesses.
The water pushes against the turbine blades,
Transformers convert the electricity to a higher voltage;
transmission lines carry it to
Water not used to create electricity is sent over the dam’s spillway.
substations and on to a
The water is directed into the turbines inside the powerhouse.
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