The given diagram illustrates the process that makes it possible to produce energy from the flow of
water
.
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Overall
, in a river is built a dam, which forms a high-level Linking Words
reservoir
on the side and an intake at the bottom where Use synonyms
water
flows. Use synonyms
Firstly
, during the day, because of gravity the Linking Words
water
passes through the intake making rotate some turbines inside the power station, before ending in a low-level Use synonyms
reservoir
where is collected. Use synonyms
Therefore
, the movement of the turbines, because they are attached to a generator, thanks to hydroelectric power electricity is generated. Afterwards, it is transported to the national grid thanks to power lines.
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Lastly
, during the night the opposite happens, from the low-level Linking Words
reservoir
, the Use synonyms
water
is directed back to the highest one. Use synonyms
This
is possible thanks to the previously mentioned turbines, in fact, they are reversible, Linking Words
consequently
able to pump the Linking Words
water
back to the intake to refill the high-level Use synonyms
reservoir
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