The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The diagram illustrates the production of power through the use of a hydroelectric dam

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which is distributed to the national grid. The process begins with

water

trapped in a reservoir

wich

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which

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is forced by

a

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intake gate and ends with the transmission of power via

long distance

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power lines.

The first step is

to collect the

water

in a reservoir in order to generate

electracity

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electricity

. The collected

water

is released by a spill gate when

its

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required to turn the turbine.

Furthermore

, the released

water

flow passes through an intake

in

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the bottom of the dam and

then

enters a long tunnel called penstock.

However

, when the intake is opened, the

water

flows down the penstock and the pressure it creates is used to start the turbine which is connected to a large generator in a powerhouse. At the same time, the

water

has

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through the turbines flows out into the river below the dam.

Finally

, the generator in the powerhouse is connected to powerlines which are used to distribute the

electracity

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electricity

over long distances.