Priyanka B Solutions for Chapter: Sources of Energy, Exercise 4: Assignment-4
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Questions from Priyanka B Solutions for Chapter: Sources of Energy, Exercise 4: Assignment-4 with Hints & Solutions
Name the energy obtained from sea or ocean water due to difference in temperature at the surface and in deeper section of these water bodies.
(Choose from: Ocean thermal energy, Ocean energy, Thermal energy)

What is geothermal energy?

Mention the minimum temperature difference ( in ) required between surface water and the water at depths of upto in an ocean thermal energy plant. Mention only the magnitude in solution box.

What is geothermal energy? What are its advantages?

List reasons why do we need to look for alternative sources of energy.

Name three forms of energy in which energy from ocean is made available for use. What are OTEC power plants?

Explain the principle and process of converting ocean thermal energy into electricity.

Name any three forms of energy present in oceans that can be converted into electricity. Describe how it is done in each case. What is the likelihood of their use on a large scale?
