The following morning (Saturday, May 24, 2008) we were able to visit a hydro-electric plant. First, we saw the dam and the beautiful scenery of Costa Rica (the first two pictures). Then, we drove down to the plant to see how the electricity is produced (the last three pictures). The water that is built up from the dam is transported through two different tubes and then enters the plant. The water, which has a lot of built up energy, is then used to run a turbine, which then produces electricity. After the water is used it is then filtered out of the plant and into a creek. Besides the fact the dam alters the environment, hydro-electric power is one of the most sustaining ways to produce energy. This is because the water is not being used up and wasted, but is pumped back outside and is able to continue an endless cycle.
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