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What causes water waves in the ocean?

  • Sunlight
  • Wind (correct)
  • Temperature changes
  • Earthquakes

    • Water molecules move horizontally when water waves occur.

    False

    What is the term used to describe the movement of water away from the shoreline?

    low tide

    Water waves are also caused by the gravitational attractive force between the Earth and the ______.

    <p>moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>High tide = Movement of water closer to the shoreline Low tide = Movement of water away from the shoreline Wind = Primary cause of water waves Tides = Movement of water levels in oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are primary sources of energy for generating electricity?

    <p>Natural gas, biogas, wind, geothermal energy, coal, and water waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrical energy can be converted into other forms of energy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one method for generating electricity that was not listed in the primary sources of energy.

    <p>Biogas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrical energy is also known as an __________.

    <p>energy carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following methods of generating electricity with their definitions:

    <p>Water waves = Energy generated from the motion of water on the surface Geothermal energy = Energy derived from the heat inside the Earth Water currents = Energy produced by moving water in rivers or streams Wind energy = Energy obtained from air in motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the water molecules when the surface of still water is disturbed?

    <p>They oscillate up and down at the same position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geothermal energy is considered a non-renewable source.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of disturbing the surface of still water?

    <p>The water surface appears to move with an undulating motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one source of geothermal energy?

    <p>Hot magma in underground rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geothermal energy is a non-renewable source of energy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of a power plant that generates electricity from ocean water waves?

    <p>Turbine, generator, and transformer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geothermal energy can be converted into electricity using a special electric generating plant that consists of a turbine rotated by __________ steam.

    <p>high-pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes how ocean waves generate electricity?

    <p>By rotating a turbine underwater with wave movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water jets that result from geothermal energy are typically cold.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to living organisms in the ocean if they are not prevented from entering the turbine area?

    <p>They can be harmed or killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms to their correct descriptions:

    <p>Turbine = Rotates using steam pressure Geothermal energy = Energy from hot underground rocks Ocean waves = Movement of water that generates electricity Hot spring = Natural water source that is heated geothermally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of energy used to generate electricity from water waves?

    <p>Mechanical energy from water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High tides produce less wave energy than low tides.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural phenomena contribute to the generation of water waves?

    <p>Wind and gravitational attraction between the Earth and the moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electricity is generated from water waves using a special floating ______.

    <p>plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the energy generation components with their functions:

    <p>Turbines = Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy Generators = Rotate to produce electricity Wave energy = Driven by water movements Shoreline waves = Provide greater amounts of wave energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the floating plant for wave energy generation ideally located?

    <p>In areas where water waves are large near the shoreline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tides only produce large waves, not currents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the turbines to rotate in the wave energy generation process?

    <p>The motion of water waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers the turbine in a geothermal power plant?

    <p>Steam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the generator in a geothermal power plant?

    <p>To produce electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The steam used in the geothermal power plant cools and changes into ______.

    <p>liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of a geothermal power plant with their functions:

    <p>Turbine = Converts steam to mechanical energy Generator = Produces electricity Pump = Returns water to the ground Electric cables = Distributes electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a characteristic of geothermal energy?

    <p>It is sustainable and cannot be depleted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The electricity generated from geothermal energy is transmitted using water pipes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does steam exit the geothermal power plant?

    <p>Through a pipe allowing steam out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is shown in the plant that generates electricity using ocean tides?

    <p>Electricity generation from falling water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electricity generated by ocean currents is done using floating plants.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary energy source for generating electricity from ocean waves?

    <p>Ocean wave energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electricity can be generated using ______ currents caused by ocean tides.

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their functions in wave energy generation:

    <p>Generator = Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy Turbine = Rotated by the movement of water Floating plant = Collects energy from ocean waves Water current = Drives the turbine to generate electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary source of energy for generating electricity?

    <p>Electric batteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water waves can affect water molecules nearby when the surface is disturbed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is electrical energy also known as?

    <p>An energy carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of converting water wave energy into electricity uses a special floating __________.

    <p>plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following energy sources with their classification:

    <p>Natural gas = Non-renewable Wind = Renewable Geothermal energy = Renewable Coal = Non-renewable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to water molecules when the surface of still water is disturbed?

    <p>They oscillate up and down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geothermal energy is considered a renewable source of energy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one method for generating electricity using ocean energy.

    <p>Water waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

    <p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrical energy from wind requires high speed winds to generate power.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List two advantages of renewable energy.

    <p>Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geothermal energy is derived from the heat found in _______ rocks.

    <p>underground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the renewable energy sources with their characteristics:

    <p>Solar Energy = Energy from sunlight Wind Energy = Energy generated from wind currents Hydroelectric Energy = Energy derived from water flow Geothermal Energy = Energy from Earth's internal heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of generating electricity from geothermal energy?

    <p>High initial costs of installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Renewable energy is considered a better source of energy compared to non-renewable energy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two sources of renewable energy.

    <p>Solar and wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sources of electricity derived from water are _____, _____, and _____.

    <p>hydropower, tidal energy, wave energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor affects the ability of wind power to generate electricity?

    <p>Speed of the wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following energy sources with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Geothermal Energy = Energy sourced from Earth's internal heat Hydropower = Energy generated from flowing water Wind Energy = Energy produced from wind movement Solar Energy = Energy harnessed from sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Renewable energy sources are available in all countries around the world.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary disadvantage of renewable energy?

    <p>Large capital cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the turbine in a geothermal power plant?

    <p>To generate electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geothermal energy is considered a non-renewable source of energy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain how geothermal energy is used to generate electricity.

    <p>Geothermal energy generates electricity by utilizing steam from the earth to rotate a turbine, which is connected to a generator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The steam used in a geothermal power plant cools and changes into ______ before returning to the earth.

    <p>liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of a geothermal power plant with their functions:

    <p>Turbine = Generates electricity Generator = Transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy Pump = Circulates water back to the ground Electric cables = Distributes electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of generating electricity from geothermal energy?

    <p>It is a constant source of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The steam in a geothermal power plant is returned to the earth using a pipe.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the steam once it has been used to turn the turbine?

    <p>The steam cools and condenses into liquid before being pumped back to the earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of energy for generating electricity using ocean waves?

    <p>Wave energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water currents caused by ocean tides can generate electric energy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to generate electricity in a power plant that operates on ocean wave energy?

    <p>Turbine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electricity generated from ocean waves is done using a specialized floating __________.

    <p>plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of wave energy generation with their functions:

    <p>Generator = Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy Turbine = Rotated by the movement of water Wave crest = The highest point of a wave Wave trough = The lowest point of a wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary source of energy for generating electricity?

    <p>Wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrical energy can only be converted into mechanical energy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the motion of water molecules when the surface of still water is disturbed?

    <p>oscillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water waves can generate electricity by disturbing the surface of water, causing the movement of water molecules to create ______ energy.

    <p>kinetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following renewable energy sources with their definitions:

    <p>Geothermal energy = Energy derived from heat stored beneath the Earth's surface Water waves = Energy generated from the undulating motion of water surfaces Biogas = Energy produced from decomposing organic material Wind = Energy obtained from moving air currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is primarily used to generate electricity from ocean currents?

    <p>Floating plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geothermal energy is considered a non-renewable source of energy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one method of generating electricity that utilizes water as a primary energy source.

    <p>Hydropower or Ocean wave energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one disadvantage of generating electricity from geothermal energy?

    <p>High initial costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Renewable energy sources are usually more expensive to implement than non-renewable ones.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one source of renewable energy.

    <p>Hydropower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sources of renewable energy are _____, _____, _____, and _____.

    <p>wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of energy generation with their characteristics:

    <p>Geothermal = Uses steam from hot water Hydropower = Relies on moving water Wind = Depends on wind speed Biomass = Uses organic materials to generate electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a strong point of geothermal energy?

    <p>Low environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrical energy generated from water waves can only be used in coastal areas.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electricity generated from waves is typically harnessed using a special floating _____ .

    <p>plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is geothermal energy primarily derived from?

    <p>Hot magma in underground rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geothermal energy can be considered a renewable source of energy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the turbines in a geothermal power plant?

    <p>High-pressure steam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main components of a power plant that generates electricity from ocean water waves include a __________.

    <p>turbine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following energy sources with their characteristics:

    <p>Geothermal Energy = Heat from the Earth's interior Ocean Wave Energy = Energy generated from ocean waves Solar Energy = Energy from the sun Wind Energy = Energy from moving air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the energy produced when water jets out to the Earth's surface as steam and hot spring?

    <p>Geothermal energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to marine life if they are not prevented from entering the turbine area?

    <p>They can be harmed or killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrical generators in geothermal power plants use cold water to create steam.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source driving the energy generation from water waves?

    <p>The gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tides only create water waves without producing any currents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plant is used to generate electricity from water waves?

    <p>Floating plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The turbines in wave energy generation are rotated by the ______ above the surface of the water.

    <p>air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the energy generation components with their functions:

    <p>Turbines = Rotate to run the electric generator Electric generator = Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy Floating plant = Harnesses energy from ocean waves Gravity = Causes tidal movements of the water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when water waves are large as they approach the shoreline?

    <p>More wave energy is generated in a small area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electricity generated from water waves uses turbines and generators similar to a waterfall power plant.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the turbines in a wave energy generation plant typically rotate due to?

    <p>Air above the water surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electrical Energy

    • Electrical energy is generated from primary sources such as natural gas, biogas, wind, geothermal energy, coal, and water waves.
    • Electrical energy can be converted into other forms of energy, such as mechanical energy, heat energy, and light energy.

    Water Waves

    • Water waves are caused by wind or the gravitational attraction between the earth and the moon.
    • Ocean tides are caused by the gravitational attractive force between the earth and the moon.
    • The movement away from the shoreline is called a low tide and the movement closer to the shoreline is called a high tide.
    • Water waves can be used to generate electricity using a special floating plant.
    • The plant is placed in an area where water waves are large as they approach the shoreline.
    • The turbines are rotated by the air above the surface of water as the water oscillates every time a wave passes.
    • The turbine rotation runs the electric generator.

    Generating Electricity from Water Currents

    • Ocean tides produce water currents.
    • Both water waves and water currents produce mechanical energy.
    • Water currents can be used to generate electricity using turbines connected to generators.

    Geothermal Energy

    • Geothermal energy comes from hot magma in the underground rocks.
    • Geothermal energy is a source of renewable energy.

    Generating Electricity from Geothermal Energy

    • Geothermal energy can be converted into electricity using a special electric generating plant.
    • The plant consists of a turbine which is rotated by high-pressure steam.
    • The steam is pumped out from underground rocks.
    • The steam used to run the turbine cools, changes into liquid, and then returns back to the earth via a pump.
    • The turbine is connected to the generator that produces electricity.

    Advantages of Generating Electricity from Geothermal Energy

    • Geothermal electricity is renewable, and it cannot be depleted.

    Electrical energy generation

    • Generating electricity from various sources, including biogas, geothermal energy, wind, and water waves.
    • Electrical energy is an energy carrier; it can be transformed into heat, light, or mechanical energy.

    Generating electricity from water waves

    • Water waves are created by disturbances on the water's surface.
    • Waves rise and fall, creating undulating movements.
    • Water waves can be used for electricity production by harnessing the rising and falling of water columns.
    • This is achieved using turbines and generators connected to the water level fluctuations.

    Generating electricity from water currents

    • Ocean tides generate water currents that can be used to generate electricity.
    • Water current power plants are similar to those used for hydropower (waterfalls), utilizing turbines and generators.
    • The system is driven by the flow of water through the turbine.

    Generating electricity from geothermal energy

    • Geothermal energy is thermal energy from the Earth's interior.
    • Steam generated from geothermal heat is used to power turbines and generators.
    • The steam is cooled and condensed back into liquid water.
    • The cooled water is then pumped back underground, preparing for the cycle to repeat.

    Advantages of geothermal energy

    • Geothermal energy is renewable and sustainable.
    • It has low operating costs.

    Disadvantages of geothermal energy

    • High initial costs for manufacturing and installation.
    • Limited locations with exploitable geothermal resources.

    Advantages of renewable energy

    • Renewable energy is sustainable and readily available.
    • It provides a cheaper option compared to non-renewable resources.

    Disadvantages of renewable energy

    • High initial capital costs.
    • Reliance on environmental conditions for continuous production; for example, wind power depends heavily on wind speed.

    Renewable energy vs Non-renewable energy

    • Renewable energy is derived from natural, sustainable sources.
    • Non-renewable energy sources are finite and take a long time to replenish.
    • Renewable sources like hydroelectric power are cheaper due to the accessibility of water resources.

    Types of energy generation from water

    • Ocean waves, waterfalls, and water currents are used for electricity production.

    Solar-generated electric energy vs. geothermal-generated electric energy

    • Solar energy uses solar panels to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity.
    • Geothermal energy uses steam generated from the Earth's interior to power turbines and generators.

    Renewable energy as sustainable energy

    • Renewable energy is sustainable because it replenishes naturally on a time scale relevant to human use.
    • This ensures continuous energy supply over a long time.

    Vocabulary

    • Geothermal: Heat found within the Earth's rocks.
    • Lava: Molten rock that erupts onto the Earth's surface through fissures.
    • Magma: Molten rock found within the Earth's crust before it reaches the surface.
    • Undulating motion: A wave-like, up-and-down motion.
    • Wave crest: The highest point of a wave.
    • Wave trough: The lowest point of a wave.

    Generating Electricity from Water Waves

    • Water waves create mechanical energy which can be used to generate electricity
    • Special plants are used to generate wave energy
    • Wave energy is stronger as water waves approach the shoreline, so the plants are often placed in these areas
    • The plants have turbines that are spun by the rising and falling of the water
    • This turbine movement is then harnessed to power an electric generator

    Generating Electricity from Water Currents

    • Water currents can be caused by ocean tides
    • Special power plants, similar to waterfall power plants, are used to generate electricity from these currents
    • Turbine in the plants are spun by the currents and this movement powers a generator

    Geothermal Energy

    • Geothermal energy comes from the heat of magma underground
    • Water and rocks near magma are heated, often creating hot springs or steam vents
    • This steam and hot water can be used to generate electricity

    Generating Electricity From Geothermal Energy

    • A special power plant uses steam to turn a turbine
    • The turbine powers an electrical generator

    Advantages of Generating Electricity from Geothermal Energy

    • Low running costs

    Disadvantages of Generating Electricity from Geothermal Energy

    • High initial costs
    • Only found in certain areas of the world

    Advantages of Renewable Energy

    • Better than non-renewable energy
    • It comes from sustainable natural sources
    • Hydropower is cheaper than other sources because it is more readily available

    Disadvantages of Renewable Energy

    • It requires large amounts of capital costs
    • It relies on the availability of a primary resource (like wind speed for wind power, or water for hydropower)

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