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Flashcards by Aaishah Din, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Aaishah Din
almost 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is wave power? | A wave generator uses the waves to make a floating generator move up and down - the motion turns the generator which then generates electricity. A cable between the generator and shoreline delivers the energy to the grid system. |
| Advantages of wave power | → Renewable - won't run out → No harmful gases released → generates a fair amount of electricity if its really wavy. |
| disadvantages of wave power | → they need to withstand storms → unreliable → lots of cables and buildings needed to connect the generators to the grid → spoils coastline → tidal patterns may change, affecting marine life and birds |
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