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Question
What is the difference between a thermal power plant and a hydro power plant?
Solution
| Hydropower plant | Thermal power plant | |
| 1 | A hydropower plant uses flowing water to rotate turbines. | A thermal power plant uses coal, oil or gas to drive turbines. |
| 2 | A hydropower plant does not cause air pollution. | A thermal power plant causes air pollution. |
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