Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy

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Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Limitations of Tidal Energy, Limitations of Wave Energy, Uses of Wind as Source of Energy, Working of Windmills & Limitation of Wind Energy etc.

Important Questions on Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy

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Which type of energy is derived from the sea?

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Which type of resource are ocean waves?

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Kinetic energy possessed by fast-moving oceanic waves is called:

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Wind energy utilises......

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Which of the following wind turbine is mostly used to extract wind energy?

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The maximum wind energy available is directly proportional to

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Tidal energy is not considered as a major source of energy.

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A diagram of wind machine is given below. Each part is numbered A, B, C and D. What is the function of B?
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Select the correct statement(s) related to tidal energy.

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Windmills convert the ______ energy of the wind to electrical energy.
 

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The turbines are turned due to ______ energy of the tidal currents.

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Costal lines often experience ___________ high tides and ________ low tides in a day.
 

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The air is pushed through the turbines because of the waves.
 

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A form of energy that helps turn the blades of the windmills.

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The difference in sea-levels gives us ______ energy.

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To generate electricity, the ______ motion of the windmill is used to turn the turbine of the electric generator.

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Unequal heating of the landmass and water bodies by solar radiation generates air movement and causes winds to blow. This _____ energy of the wind can be used to do work.

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Choose the incorrect statement regarding wind power.

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The power generated in a windmill