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Water power is an alternative source of energy. One way to get energy from water power is water turning directly toward the turbine blades. This is called hydroelectric power. Unfortunately, hydroelectric power can only be used in areas with rivers suitable for damming. Twenty four percent of the electricity produced in the world comes from hydroelectric power. Water power is a more efficient method of generating electricity than coal or nuclear energy because water power does not harm the atmosphere. Energy can be gained from tides by water being held back and released slowly, its motion can be used to spin a turbine to produce electricity. Some advantages of water power is we do not pollute the air. Also we are conserving our fossil fuels. Last it provides drinking water.Some disadvantages water power are some areas are not suitable for damming to use hydroelectric power. Another reason is it cost a lot of money for dam building. Third the pollution effects water power.

Jose Toscano