Tidal energy is harnessed by:

transporting sea water to a close dam.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

constructing a submerged dam.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

constructing a dam across a narrow opening to the sea.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

constructing an overhead dam.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C constructing a dam across a narrow opening to the sea.
Difference in sea-levels due to tides during different times of day gives us tidal energy. Tidal energy is harnessed by constructing a dam across a narrow opening to the sea. A turbine fixed at the opening of the dam converts tidal energy to electricity.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Across an opening 40 m wide, dam A holds back a body of water that is 80 m deep. Across an opening 80 m wide, dam B holds back a body of water that is 40 m deep. Which dam experiences a greater total force on its surface?

Q. State true or false:

A tidal energy dam can harvest more energy on a larger scale than a hydropower plant.

Q. A dam is a barrier across flowing water to obstruct, direct or hamper its flow by often creating a reservoir, lake or an impoundment.

Who built a dam across Ayad River to divert excess water to Fatehsagar Lake?

Q. The harnessing of water resources by building dams has social, economic and _______________ implications.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program