Renewable Energy Flashcard

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What were the Chinese using wind power for over 4000 years ago?

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To pump water for irrigation

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In which regions are wind farms now a major feature of the landscape? Deserts, Coastal areas, Mountains, Forests

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Coastal areas

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What is the best place to put wind farms?

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Open plains

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What is the advantage of wind power?

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Endless supply

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What is the disadvantage of wind power?

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Unpredictable

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What is responsible for the rocking motions called tides?

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Moon's gravity

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Where is Canada's tidal power plant located?

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Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

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What is the world's largest tidal power plant being developed?

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England

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What is wave power really energy from?

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Wind on the water

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What is the disadvantage of wave power?

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Dependent on waves