Question

Which of the following best describes why tidal energy is considered a renewable energy resource? A. The Moon receives energy from the Sun, which is a renewable resource. B. Humans can create more tidal energy by setting up more tidal energy plants. C. Ocean water will never be exhausted. D. Tidal energy is replaced naturally by the Moon's gravity.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Tidal energy is replaced naturally by the Moon's gravity.

Explanation:

The reason tidal energy is considered a renewable energy resource is that Tidal energy is replaced naturally by the Moon's gravity. The Moon's gravity creates bulges on the side of Earth that is closest and farthest from the Moon. These bulges also pull water causing high tides in those areas. As the Earth rotates these areas experience low tide while the areas that had low tide now experience high tide. This constant shift creates tidal energy every day, which is replenished naturally.