Wave power and tidal barrages Flashcards
1
Q
What is wave power energy?
A
- Wave power turbines
- Coast area
2
Q
What are the advantages of wave energy?
A
- No pollution
- Minimal running cost
- Useful for small islands
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of wave energy?
A
- Disturbs sea bed, habitats
- Hazard to boat
- Initial cost high
- Unreliable
4
Q
What are tidal barrages?
A
- Tides
- Tidal barrages, big dams across river estuaries with turbine
- Tide comes and fills turbine, water moves through at controlled speed
5
Q
What are the advantages of tidal barrages?
A
- No pollution
- Minimal running cost
- Reliable
6
Q
What are the disadvantages of wave energy?
A
- Disturbs habitats
- Problem to boats
- Initial cost high
