Quiz  /  Wave Energy

  • 1. 
    How are waves in the ocean formed?

  • From wind moving across the surface
  • From gravity
  • From the spin of the Earth
  • From the movement of fish

  • 2. 
    How are tides in the ocean formed?

  • From gravity and the spin of the Earth
  • From wind moving across the surface
  • From the melting of glaciers
  • From large ships

  • 3. 
    True or False: Wave power and tidal power are considered renewable energy sources.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE

  • 4. 
    Which method of generating power from waves can involve attaching balloons to the ocean floor?

  • Underwater devices
  • Surface devices
  • Reservoir
  • All of the above

  • 5. 
    Which method of generating power from waves involves water moving in and out of a reservoir?

  • Reservoir
  • All of the above
  • Surface devices
  • Underwater devices

  • 6. 
    Which method of generating power from the tides works like a dam?

  • Tidal barrages
  • Tidal fences
  • All of the above
  • Tidal turbines

  • 7. 
    Which method of generating power from the tides involved individual turbines?

  • Tidal turbines
  • Tidal barrages
  • Tidal fences
  • All of the above

  • 8. 
    True or False: The main disadvantage of building tidal and wave energy plants is cost.

  • FALSE
  • TRUE

  • 9. 
    Where are wave and tidal energy plants typically built?

  • In the deepest part of the ocean
  • In small lakes
  • In the middle of the ocean
  • Near the coastline of the ocean

  • 10. 
    Which type of energy plant can generate the most consistent power?

  • Wave power plant
  • Tidal power plant
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