Tidal power does not ________
A) convert the kinetic energy of tides to electricity
B) generate electricity when high tides revert to low tides.
C) convert tides into the potential energy needed for electricity generation
D) generate electricity using tidal turbines
E) operate much like wind turbine electricity generation, except underwater
C
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A. protecting land from industrial development. B. creating megareserves. C. restoring terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. D. establishing biodiversity within areas of human settlement and use. E. creating artificial ecosystems.
What kind of landform is illustrated by the cluster of small hills in the northern portion of the map? Explain their development.
The questions is based on Figure 45-3, a portion of the “Antelope Peak, Arizona” quadrangle (scale 1:62,500; contour interval 25 feet). In the northern portion of the map, a gently sloping pediment is visible (32°47'52"N, 112°05'21"W). You may view this map in color by going to the Lab Manual website or by scanning the QR code for this exercise. What will be an ideal response?
Commercial whaling: a. is not allowed around Antarctica
b. is estimated to have reduced the number of large whales from 10 million in 1900 to 5 million today. c. ended entirely in 1987. d. resulted in the extinction of 8 of the 11 large whales once hunted by the whaling industry.
A landslide warning system recently tested in California could identify the areas at risk, but could not predict the time of probable sliding.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)