Question

Which of the following are steps involved in the generation of electricity from tides?

• A. Floodgates dams are built across the inlet of tides.
• B. During low tides, water is pushed inside the floodgates using motors.
• C. During high tide, gates are opened and water is allowed to enter through the inlet.
• D. When the tide falls outside, floodgates are opened and water is released through a pipe.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Floodgates dams are built across the inlet of tides.
C During high tide, gates are opened and water is allowed to enter through the inlet.
D When the tide falls outside, floodgates are opened and water is released through a pipe.

Floodgates dams are built across the inlet of tides. During high tide, gates are opened and water is allowed to enter through the inlet. Once water is inside, the gates are closed and water gets trapped. When the tide falls outside, floodgates are opened and water is released, via a pipe that is connected to the turbines. These turbines will in turn rotate the generator to produce electricity.