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Which energy sources are mentioned in the text?
Which energy sources are mentioned in the text?
Non-conventional energy sources such as wind energy, tidal energy, biomass, and ocean thermal energy are mentioned in the text.
What is the difference between flood tide and ebb tide?
What is the difference between flood tide and ebb tide?
Flood tide is when the height of water increases from the normal level, while ebb tide is when the height falls below the normal level.
How can biomass be used as a fuel?
How can biomass be used as a fuel?
Biomass can be used as a fuel by fermenting it to produce ethanol, or anaerobically producing biogas. The sludge produced can also be used as a fertilizer.
What are the potential drawbacks of wind energy mentioned in the text?
What are the potential drawbacks of wind energy mentioned in the text?
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What can be converted to energy in tidal plants?
What can be converted to energy in tidal plants?
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