WAEC Geography 2001 Question 35

Question 35

Mining and Energy

Which of the following factors is least necessary for the development of hydro-electric power?

  1. A.High domestic demand
  2. B.Natural reservoirs and falls
  3. C.Rain-fed rivers
  4. D.Heavy capital outlay
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Rain-fed rivers)

Explanation

What matters is a large, steady flow of water; the river need not be rain-fed (snow-fed and lake-fed rivers also work).