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QuizMultiple Choice

Ocean Circulation

Question 4 • PARTA - EOP: PGCPS BIOGEOCHEM CR (FALL2026) - 798113

Which ocean movement do power plants use to produce usable energy?

Answer
A
currents
B
drifts
C
tides
D
tsunamis

Explanation

Power plants can harness the regular rise and fall of ocean water to turn turbines and generate electricity. This movement is called tides, so the correct choice is tides. Currents are flowing water, but tidal power specifically uses the predictable movement caused by tides.

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