Tidal Power

There is a fundamental difference between tides and tidal energy. Tides are the rising and lowering of sea level and this is probably what you are referring to. Yes, it is possible for the rising water to cause floods in lower lying lands. One good example would be the Netherlands aka Holland. Their land level is below/slightly above sea level, so any rise in sea level threatens their livelihood. That is why they have dykes that prevent sea water from entering the land.

Tidal energy on the other hand utilises the rising and lowering of water level to run turbines and generators to produce electrical energy.

If more hydroelectricity is generated as an energy source, wind turbines and wave power will be used less. If these sources are used less, this could cause job loses and other detrimental effects.

harnessing water flow to drive turbines and electric generators

It produces electricity that is clean, green and free, without any polluting greenhouse gas emissions to cause global warming.

They are reversible so they can capture the water's energy as the tide comes in, and again was the tide goes out.

Tidal movement produces energy when tidal generators are placed in areas where the movement of the tide is dramatic. This movement causes the turbines in the generators to turn and produces motor movement.

Tidal

it could be a very efficient energy source but it cant be used in most places unfortunatley D:

How about as a soccer ball or as a globe of the world

No, tidal power works from the steady in and out flow of the rising and falling tides.

Although it's 'available' at every point on every seacoast in the world, I'm not aware that

it's in use anywhere in North America, but it is being planned/engineered somewhere

in Scandinavia. I hope someone proves me wrong and tells us it is in use in Canada

or elsewhere.

India begins construction in 2012 on a 50 MW tidal farm in the Gulf of Kutch.

Sihwa Lake Tidal Power in South Korea generates 250 MW of electricity, and has been in operation since last year. Korea has plans to begin construction of a 1 GW tidal power plant in 2017.

Since a watt is equal to one joule per second, a gigawatt is 3.16x10^16 joules per year.

Theoretically, much larger tidal generation facilities could be built, but there are practical economic and environmental considerations to factor in that.

no

Steam or water, it works the reverse of a fan, where the fan pushes air down, the turbine is turned by the steam or water. there's a shaft leading from the turbine to the generator, which produces the electricity

1. Select a bay, estuary, firth or river mouth that has a narrow entrance to the sea. You need a lot of water moving through quickly.
2. Build a barrage or movable wall to hold back the water when it is inside. (This step may be omitted.)
3. Place turbines in the barrage or in the narrow channel.
4. As the water rushes in (high tide) and out (low tide) the turbines spin, generating electricity.

Tidal power, also called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity. Tidal energy is a renewable energy source.

A resource is something that we can use over and over again. For instance, sunlight (solar energy), wind energy, and the tides (tidal energy) are such resources. If we cut down mature soft wood or hard wood trees, and then replant new trees for the (long term) future, that is a
renewable resource.
A non-renewable resource is coal, natural gas and crude oil. Once used there is no natural replacement.

Tidal power is harnessed by constructing a dam across the mouth of an estuary or a bay.

Ecotourism can lead to environmental degradation if not managed properly, as increased foot traffic may harm fragile ecosystems. Additionally, the influx of tourists can disrupt local communities and cultures, leading to commercialization and loss of traditional practices. Moreover, the economic benefits may not always reach local populations, as profits often go to larger companies or foreign investors. Lastly, poorly planned ecotourism can result in pollution and resource depletion, undermining the very conservation efforts it aims to support.

disruption of aquatic life in the area.

Wave energy is indirectly dependent on the sun, as it originates primarily from wind generated by solar heating of the Earth's surface. The sun heats different parts of the Earth unevenly, creating temperature gradients that drive wind patterns. These winds blow across the ocean's surface, transferring energy to the water and generating waves. Therefore, the intensity and patterns of wave energy are influenced by solar energy's effect on atmospheric conditions.