Tidal power
What is tidal power?
Tidal power is a produced by the surge of ocean waters during the rise and fall of tides.
is it renewable
what is yes
How many times does a Spring Tide happen in a month?
What is twice
When a tide is in the middle of a low tide and a high tide twice a month is called
What is a neap tide
What is tidal barrages?
One type of tidal energy system uses a structure similar to a dam called a barrage.
What is tidal power used for?
We can use tidal energy to supply electricity to our homes and businesses.
What is a tidal power machine
Tidal turbines
Name the two orders of the Earth, Sun and Moon during a Spring Tide
What is Sun, Moon then Earth and Sun, Earth and Moon
Only the ______ and ________ ______ of the moon can only make a neap tide. (three words) Hint - The sun lit side of this moon are exact opposite on these phases
What is the first and third quarters
How long does it take to build a tidal brrage?
It's takes 10 years
How is Tidal Power Generated?
It is a form of power produced by the natural rise and fall of tides caused by the gravitational interaction between Earth, the sun, and the moon
How are tides caused?
gravitational pull from the moon
When the gravity of the sun and the moon pull in the same direction.
What is a spring tide
What angle are the sun and moon at during a neap tide?
What is a right angle
What is an example of a tidal barrage?
The Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station in South Korea
Where is Tidal power Planets located?
Tidal Power Station is in South Korea has the largest electricity generation capacity at 254 megawatts
What are the generators called?
Tidal Stream Generator
True or False - It doesn't matter in which order the sun, Earth and moon are lined up for a spring tide at full moon and new moon
What is - True
How many times does a neap tide happen each month.
What is twice a month
What is the size of the tidal barrage?
750m (2,461ft)long
Why is Tidal Power Renewable?
Because of the continuous change in tidal movements that occur twice a day from the moon's gravitational force.
what are the Tidal Turbines similar to?
Wind Turbines
What moon phases is it when a spring tide happens? 2 phases Hint - How much the moon is lit up is exact opposite Dark then Light
What is a full moon and new moon
What tide is it when the first and third quarters of the moon phases the Earth and sun are at right angles.
What is a neap tide
What are the benefits of barrage?
They help with flood control, water supply, waste management, river navigation, and are essential for hydroelectric power.