Tidal Power - Reading (Fill-in-the-blank)

Questions 20 - 24

Complete the sentences below (questions 20 - 24).

Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD from Reading Passage 2, Tidal Power, for each answer

Write them in answer boxes 20 - 24,

20. A key advantage of tidal power is that scientists can precisely ____________  the earth's tides

Answer explanation

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Paragraph A says Winds may blow or die down and the sun may be obscured by clouds, but one thing we can safely predict and be sure of on this planet is the coming and going of the tide so predict is the correct answer.

21. Producing energy when the tide goes in and out can affect a tidal power project's ____________

Answer explanation

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Paragraph B says Power can be generated in both directions through the barrage, but this can affect the eficiency of the project so eficiency is the correct answer.

22. An advantage of the rim turbine is that it is easier to __________ for maintenance.

Answer explanation

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Paragraph C says When rim turbines are used, the generator is mounted at right angles to the turbine blades, making access more straightforward so access is the correct answer.

23. To create a tidal stream power project, the sea needs to be _____________

Answer explanation

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Paragraph D says In order for tidal stream power plants to be feasible, these tidal streams must occur in

shallow seas so shallow is the correct answer.

24. The installations for tidal stream power projects are not as __________ as wind and tidal barrage installations.

Answer explanation

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Paragraph D says Tidal stream technology has the advantage over tidal barrages when you compare

environmental and ecological issues. It is less intrusive than on- and off-shore wind turbines and tidal

barrages so intrusive is the correct answer