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Why is tidal energy considered better than other sources?

Important Questions on Sources of Energy

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Hydrogen is having the highest calorific value, but still it is not used as a domestic fuel. Why?
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Give an instance when hydrogen is used as fuel.
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How can the energy of tides be harnessed? Name three places in India which are identified for harnessing tidal energy.
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State the limitations of energy that can be harnessed from the sea.
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What is tidal energy? How tidal energy is harnessed? Explain with a diagram.

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Name and briefly explain three ways of harnessing energy from the sea.
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What are the limitations of extracting energy from waves? 

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The turbines are turned due to ______ energy of the tidal currents.
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State two ways in which the energy of sea-waves can be harnessed.
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Every day, the rotation of the earth causes one high tide and one low tide. 
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Why is tidal energy not likely to be a potential source of energy?
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Define Tides.
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Name and define two ways of harnessing energy from the sea.
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What are the limitations of extracting energy from tides?

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Discuss one limitation each for extracting energy from tides.
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What is meant by ‘high tide’?
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List any four limitations of the energy obtained from oceans.
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What is a tide?
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Explain how tidal energy can be used to generate electricity.
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What are the limitations of energy that can be harnessed from the sea?