Renewable Energy - Wave and Hydro-Electric Power

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Advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources.

Summary of the features of electricity production from water sources,including hydro electric power and wave power. Discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of these renewable energy sources.
From: GCSE Bitesize Geography Global Issues
First Broadcast : 12 April 2005

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?


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