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Energy can be extracted by creating a reservoir or basin behind a barrage and then passing tidal waters through turbines in the barrage to generate electricity. This form of energy is known as

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Solar energy
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Wind energy
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Hydro energy
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Tidal energy
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The correct option is C Tidal energy
Tidal power, also called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy obtained from tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity.

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