Wave Power | Cons | Pros |
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What is wave power?
Wave power is power obtained by harnessing the energy produced by waves at sea.
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Is it true that It affects the ocean marine ecosystem? True or False
True
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What is one pro of wave power?
Environmentally friendly
Renewable Widely available Doesn't damage land Easily predictable |
Is wave energy the best choice?
No, because there are other energies that are more efficient and not everyone has easy access to the ocean.
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What does Suitable to certain areas mean when it comes to wave power?
Not everyone has easy access to the ocean so not everyone can get their energy from wave power.
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Is wave power safe for the environment?
yes
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How does it work?
A generator converts this mechanical energy into useful electricity. The point absorber consists of a series of long unit, floating on the surface of the water following the movements of the wave. It is this movement that is harnessed and converted to electricity in the point absorber.
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True or False. Wave power causes pollution?
False. It causes noise and visual pollution but not literal pollution.
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True or false. Wave power is not predictable?
False
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