Tidal Power Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Advantages of Tidal Power?
A
- Predictable
- Lasts a long time
- Renewable, no green house gas emissions
- No fuel costs
2
Q
What are the Disadvantages of Tidal Power?
A
- Blocks wildlife
- Very expensive to build
- High tide and low tide vary
- Not many suitable locations
- Only works during movement of tide
3
Q
What is the Cost of Tidal Power?
A
- 0 fuel costs
* Very expensive to build
4
Q
Describe the Process
A
- Build a dam (or barrage) over river
- Every time tide goes in or out it turns the turbine
- This turns the generator
