Energy Resources – Fossil Fuels, Renewables, and Emerging Technologies Practice Test

Tidal energy’s strength comes from being renewable and emitting no greenhouse gases during operation. It taps the regular rise and fall of ocean tides, driven by the Moon’s gravity, to turn turbines and generate electricity. Because no fuel is burned, plant emissions are essentially zero while it’s generating power, making it a clean energy option. The tides are predictable, which helps with planning and reliability in the grid. Some maintenance is needed over time, and it’s not true that it relies on fossil fuels to start or that it can’t be forecast—the tidal cycles are well understood, so output can be anticipated.