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What is the working principle of tidal power plants?

Using solar energy to generate electricity from tidal waves

Converting wind energy into electricity through tidal turbines

Harnessing the potential energy of tides for power generation (correct)

Utilizing geothermal heat to produce power from tidal movements

How are tidal power facilities similar to hydroelectric power?

Both rely on solar energy to generate power

Both use moving water to spin a turbine and produce electricity (correct)

Both generate electricity using geothermal heat

Both convert tidal energy directly into heat energy

What causes the periodic rise and fall of water level in the sea?

Underwater volcanic activity

Magnetic forces within the Earth's crust

Attraction of sea water by the moon (correct)

Heat exchange between the sun and the sea

What is the definition of flood tide?

When the water is above the mean sea level Signup and view all the answers

How is tidal power harnessed by tidal power plants?

By capturing the power inherent in tides to generate electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is the working principle of tidal power plants?

Harnessing the potential energy from the periodic rise and fall of water levels due to the gravitational pull of the sun and moon Signup and view all the answers

What is the main similarity between tidal power and hydroelectric power?

Both utilize the movement of water to spin turbines and produce electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of ebb tide?

When the water level is below the mean sea level Signup and view all the answers

What causes the periodic rise and fall of water level in the sea?

Gravitational pull of the sun and moon Signup and view all the answers

How is tidal power harnessed by tidal power plants?

Placing turbines in the currents where water flows due to tides or trapping water at high tide to release through turbines later Signup and view all the answers