Tidal Energy

How are tides caused?

• the sun

• gravity from mars

• gravitational pull from the moon

• condensation in the air

What are the generators called?

• Tidal Stream Generator

• Tide Energizer

• Water Energy Collecter

• Tidal Turbines

What are the Tidal Turbines similar to?

• Fans

• Wind Turbines

• Cellular Towers

• Generators

What year were the turbines discovered?

• 1981

• 1672

• 1966

• 2001

Is tidal energy expensive?

• Very

• Not at all

How many large barrages are there currently?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What's a con of having Turbines?

• they don't use the water just the tides

• they change the tidal level

What form of power is Tidal Energy?

• Geothermal

• Solar

• Hydropower

• Biomass

What is another name for a tidal barrage?

• a bridge

• a dam

One advantage of tidal power is -

• it can be used anywhere
• tides are predictable
• tidal power does NOT need a back up source
• it is available ALL day