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Physics 1.4 (hydro-electric (big Eco effect (floods habitats, rotting…
Physics 1.4
hydro-electric
floods a valley to build a dam
water exits through turbines
big Eco effect
floods habitats
rotting vegetation produces carbon dioxide
put in remote areas to reduce human impact
provides an immediate response to demands
reliable except for draughts
low running coasts
no fuels
wave
located along the coast
many small turbines
no pollution
disturbs sea bed
hazard to boats
unreliable
weather dependant
tidal barrages
big dams built across river estuaries
tides produced by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon
prevents boat access
spoils views
no pollution
alters habitats
reliable happens 2 a day