UPJOKE
geologygeophysicshydrogeologymeteorologyoceanographygeochemistryclimatologyearthgeographyagronomypetrologyearth sciencehydrometeorologyhydrologic cyclewater

How do engineers pick a location for a hydropower dam?

They analyze the hydrology of several locations along the river, examine the geology of the underlying rock, determine the feasibility of bringing in materials and equipment, then they pick a spot that's a damsite better than the others.

Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill
Went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water

Or so they say
But water clearly
Cannot do such wonders

Wells can only
Be located
Where the water flows

But water cannot
Go uphill
So where did Jack and Jill go?

We find out
That Jack and J...

Please note that this site uses cookies to personalise content and adverts, to provide social media features, and to analyse web traffic. Click here for more information.