Question 44
Geography of AfricaAfrica has the largest potential reserves of hydro-electric power in the world due to
- A.its many plateaus
- B.its high demand for power
- C.the abundant rainfall and waterfalls there
- D.the presence of very long rivers
- E.the high growth of industrial development
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (the abundant rainfall and waterfalls there)
Explanation
Large rivers fed by heavy rainfall drop over falls and rapids at the plateau edges, which gives great HEP potential.