Marine Energy Resources Review

How is the electricity generated by these devices delivered to homes and businesses?

• Through underwater power cables

• By wireless transmission

• Using trucks

• Through satellites

Which energy resource is being discussed in the notes?

• Ocean energy

• Nuclear energy

• Biomass energy

• Coal energy

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Which of the following is a feature of the devices shown in the diagram?

• They convert natural energy into electricity

• They store oil for future use

• They produce heat for cooking

• They desalinate seawater

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource?

• Ocean energy

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

Which of the following is a potential use for the electricity generated by renewable ocean energy?

• Powering homes

• Only lighting lighthouses

• Only running ships

• Only heating water

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How do renewable ocean energy devices help reduce the impact on the environment?

• By using clean, renewable sources of energy

• By increasing the use of coal

• By producing more waste

• By using up all ocean resources

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Which of the following is a reason why renewable ocean energy is important for the future?

• It provides a sustainable and clean energy source

• It increases dependence on oil

• It is only available in certain countries

• It cannot be used for electricity

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Which of the following is NOT a type of energy that can be harvested from the ocean?

• Wave energy

• Tidal energy

• Geothermal energy

• Thermal energy

Which type of ocean energy is most dependent on the gravitational pull of the moon?

• Wave Energy

• Tidal Energy

• Ocean Current Energy

• Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

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Why is wave energy considered environmentally friendly?

• It produces no emissions

• It uses fossil fuels

• It requires cutting down trees

• It pollutes the water

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