Share of Electricity Production from Hydropower
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Provided by: Our World in Data|Published on: November 14, 2022
Data, Graphs, and Maps
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Synopsis
- This resource includes an interactive map and graphs that show the share of electricity production from hydropower for countries around the world since 1985.
- The data is compiled by Our World Data. It is based on two sources: BP Statistical Review of World Energy and Ember.

Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics
Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The interactive provides three different ways for students to explore data (chart, map, table).
- Students may choose to view datasets for various geographic locations and time periods.
- Related research and data are linked.
- The site explains how the data was collected.
Prerequisites
- Learners need to be familiar with the different sources of electricity.
- Educators need time to get familiar with this interactive media and decide on how to implement it with the learners.
Differentiation & Implementation
- There are other related interactive maps for other sources of energy.
- This resource can be used to create awareness about one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Teachers can pair this resource with this Hydropower Reading Comprehension resource.
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