Practice Tidal And Wave (2.1.7) - Introduction - Renewable Energy Engineering

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Question 1.
What energy is generated by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun?
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Think about how tides work.
Question 2.
What does wave energy depend on?
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Consider the source of the waves.
3Question 3.
What causes tidal energy?
- Wind
- Gravitational forces
- Solar energy
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Think about the celestial bodies involved.
4Question 4.
True or False: Wave energy is more predictable than tidal energy.
- True
- False
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Consider how often wind changes.
Question 5.
Discuss the environmental impacts of deploying tidal energy systems compared to wind farms for wave energy.
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Evaluate the ecological aspects.
Question 6.
Evaluate the potential of wave energy in remote coastal regions versus urban areas.
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Consider accessibility and energy distribution.

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