Tidal Flashcards

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How does tidal produce electricity

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Tidal- water is funelled through a small space, as it rushes through, it powers a turbine
Wave- as the sea rises and falls, it traps air in small spaces and this is used to power a turbine

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tidal Examples of fuels

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Oceans and rivers currents and waves

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tidal Advantages

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Infinite
Low maintanence costs
No fuel costs

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tidal Disadvantages

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Natural habitats are destroyed
Very expensive to build
Must operate for decades befor profitable

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