What is a disadvantage of using tidal power?

a. It has high operating costs.
b. It requires a large amount of man power.
c. It cannot sustain the world's needs.
d. It adds pollutants to the air


ANS: C
The operating costs of using tidal power are relatively low. The source of the power, the tides, is free
to use. There are no pollutants added to the atmosphere. It seems like the perfect solution to energy
deficiencies; but even if tidal stations were lined up around the world, it would not be enough.
Information can be found in the section Power Can Be Extracted from Tidal Motion

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