Renewable Energy - Wave and Hydro-Electric Power
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Advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources.
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9,9-11
Subject : Geography
Topic : Energy, Environmental issues, Physical geography, Sustainable resources
Keywords : Energy sources, Wind power, Wave power, Hydro-electric power, Electricity,
Notes : What are the renewable sources of energy and how do they work? What are the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy? Which source of renewable energy is most effective?

