Multiple choice

How is tidal energy generated?

  1. Due to the difference in water levels in sea and rivers

  2. Due to fast blowing winds

  3. Due to high and low tides

  4. Both (1) and (3)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The gravitational pull of Moon on spinning Earth causes the rise and fall in the sea level. This is called high tide and low tide and the difference in water levels between high and low tides gives us tidal energy.

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