Land and Sea: Tidal Power

What is the main source of energy discussed in the text?

• Solar power

• Tidal power

• Nuclear power

• Wind power

For how long have scientists been looking at ways to generate electricity from tidal power?

• About 100 years

• About 50 years

• About 200 years

• About 20 years

What is the name of the Bay mentioned as having massive tides suitable for generating tidal power?

• Bay of Biscay

• Bay of Bengal

• Hudson Bay

• Bay of Fundy

How much power do the turbines in the Bay of Fundy potentially generate?

• 1000 megawatts

• 3500 megawatts

• 500 megawatts

• 2500 megawatts

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What makes tidal power predictability a significant advantage over wind or solar power?

• Its predictability

• Its constant availability

• Its lower cost

• Its higher efficiency

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What is the name of the research center mentioned in the text?

• Bay of Fundy Energy Research Facility

• Atlantic Tidal Energy Academy

• Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy

• Nova Scotia Tidal Power Institute

What is the primary concern of fishermen regarding the turbines?

• Cost of electricity

• Visual pollution

• Impact on lobster migration

• Noise pollution

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What technology is used to monitor how marine life interacts with the turbines?

• Satellite imagery

• GPS tracking

• Underwater cameras

• Sonar

What is the main environmental concern related to the tidal power project?

• Noise pollution

• Soil erosion

• Marine ecosystem disruption

• Air pollution

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What is the unique feature of the Bay of Fundy's tides?

• They have the highest range

• They are the warmest in the world

• They are the saltiest

• They are the most predictable