The Power of Water
If you've ever seen a river chuckling as it
races by, like it's carrying feathers instead
of boats, you know how powerful moving
water is. Over the years, people have
learned how to harness the power of
water not only for recreation, but also for
energy. Hydroelectricity is made by
taking the energy of running water and
changing it into a form of energy that wo
can uso. Hydroelectric plants create
nearly one-fifth of the world's electricity.
This makes the enormous power of water
one of the most important energy
sources on Earth.
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Which idea does the author mean to
suggest by using the underlined phrase on
page 5?
Some states believe hydroelectricity will be a
good choice for their long-term energy
needs.
Some states would like to avoid using
hydroelectric power in the future.
Some states like hydroelectricity because it
connects them to water sports.
Some states have work to do before they can
use hydroelectric power for their energy
needs. I’m