environment medium MCQ

Tidal energy is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into electricity. Tides are primarily caused by:

  1. Earth's rotation and solar winds
  2. Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun
  3. Ocean currents and underwater volcanoes
  4. Thermal expansion of ocean water

Answer: Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun

Tides are generated by the gravitational interaction between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, with the Moon having the dominant effect.

Topic Renewable Energy
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC