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They are both good. They both produce electricity without any carbon emissions, so they contribute nothing to the problem of global warming. They are both renewable, which means they don't cost anything to run, apart from day to day maintenance, and the power continues to come even after we use it. Both have disadvantages: solar needs the sun to shine, and tidal energy only happens a few times a day and only in suitable locations.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoTidal energy is largely driven by the moon but the sun also has some effect.
It is all to do with the gravitational force of the Moon and Sun, and also the rotation of the Earth.
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∙ 10y agoThe ocean. And the moon
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∙ 12y agoNo, it comes from the moon.
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What is the roots of all from of energy?
Historically, it was the Sun, which created the plant life and animal life used to make energy, and which formed fossil fuels. Even hydroelectric energy is dependent on solar heating to return water to its sources. And because we now have nuclear energy, the answer could be "from nuclear reactions" -- fusion on the Sun and fission in nuclear generators. This, however, neglects the use of tidal energy and geothermal energy. Tidal energy is caused primarily by the gravitation of the Earth and Moon, not the Sun. And geothermal energy is drawn from magma formed by crustal movements, which ultimately are driven by the Earth's hot core. The heat there is a combination of radioactive heat, tidal heat from the Sun's gravity, and energy left from the formation of the planet. The ultimate source, therefore would have to be "gravity" because it formed the Sun and planets, keeps fusion going, moves the tides, and keeps the Earth's core hot enough to produce tectonics.
Where does the main source of energy in the food chain come from?
Sun
Is the sun the source of all life on earth?
The sun is the source of most of the energy on Earth. Oceans come second.
Where do plants get the energy to make food?
Photosynthesis is the act of trapping the light energy from the sun and turning it into chemical energy in the molecule starch. The energy it traps comes from high energy photons.
Plants are the ultimate source of energy?
No, because plants receive their energy from the sun via photosynthesis.
A form of energy that travels as waves from the sun to earth?
tidal
What waves do all the energy from the sun is called?
Tidal Waves
What is another source of energy besides the sun?
Most of the energy we use here on Earth ultimately comes from the Sun. That includes wind energy, water energy, coal, and many others. There are mainly two energy sources that DON'T ultimate come from the Sun. One is geothermal power; the other is tidal energy.
What types of energy source not derive from the sun?
Tidal energy, heat from the interior of Earth, and nuclear energy.
What energy source don't come from the sun?
Hydro power did originate from the sun. The energy required to transport water from the lower level to the higher level thus increasing its potential energy required the sun to heat it. Even ocean tidal and wind power also originated at the sun. Gravitational forces causing tides relies on the sun.
Why do tidal nuclear and geothermal energy do not depend on the sun.?
Tidal energy comes from the energy of Earth's rotation. This is unrelated to the Sun's radiation. Nuclear energy comes from elements that are available on Earth - it doesn't depend on the Sun's radiation either. Geothermal energy comes from these same elements, which gradually decay, keeping Earth's interior hot.
What are other renewable sources of energy besides the sun?
yes, hydro (water) and wind energy are 2 examples
Why do tidal nuclear and geothermal energy resources not depend on the sun?
Tidal energy comes from the energy of Earth's rotation. This is unrelated to the Sun's radiation. Nuclear energy comes from elements that are available on Earth - it doesn't depend on the Sun's radiation either. Geothermal energy comes from these same elements, which gradually decay, keeping Earth's interior hot.
What are 3 inexhaustible?
Three inexhaustible sources of energy are, wind, sun (solar) and tidal. :)
What are 3 natural sources of energy?
Sun, fossil fuel and tidal currents for example
Examples of inexhaustible resource?
some inexhaustible resources are wind, water and the sun (solar power)
Which energy doesn't need the sun's energy?
every energy requires the suns energy the sun is the ultimate source of energy for everything -O-A2. Nuclear energy does not depend on the sun, nor does geothermal energy from the earth's core. Tidal energy is largely driven by the moon but the sun also has some effect.
