Question

The prime minister of Country 'A' has proposed a big fund to increase the capacity of tidal power in the country. The principal opposition party has opposed this move and wants the country to utilize the funds on solar and wind energy instead. Select the option(s) that state the reasons that may explain the opposition party's lack of support to the development of tidal power in Country 'A'.

• A. Harnessing tidal energy through turbines disrupts marine life.
• B. Tidal energy can be harnessed only during tidal surges.
• C. Tidal energy is a clean but non-renewable resource of energy.
• D. It is not possible to generate electricity from tides.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Harnessing tidal energy through turbines disrupts marine life.
B Tidal energy can be harnessed only during tidal surges.

Like other sources of energy, tidal energy also has its own share of advantages and disadvantages. Tidal energy can disrupt the natural habitat of marine life. The energy can only be harnessed during tidal surges. These may have been some of the reasons why the principal opposition party was against the development of tidal power.