Minerals and Power Resources — Social Science STD 8 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social ScienceMinerals and Power Resources3 Marks
Question
Tidal Energy
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Answer
Tidal energy is a non-conventional source of energy. The energy which is generated through the tidal force is called Tidal Energy. Tidal energy is an inexhaustible and pollution-free source of energy.
A dam is constructed across the narrow creek (opening) in the sea to obtain tidal energ The electricity is generated by obstructing the water during high tide by the damn and making the water to fall over turbine placed below during ebb.
Countries like $USA.$ Russia, China, India, etc. have implemented the project to generate electricity through tidal energy.
A project has been launched to generate electricity through tidal energy projects in the Gulf of Kachchh and in the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat.
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