Wave power

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wave-power

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the technological classifications?Oscillating Water Columns, Oscillating Bodies, and Overtopping Devices are primary WEC types
2. What is the related energy technology?Tidal power, which utilizes predictable ocean currents driven by gravitational forces
3. How do waves create energy?Wind pushes on the water surface, creating waves that travel across the sea. As the waves move, they carry energy that can be captured by special machines.
4. Why is wave power good for the environment?Wave power is clean because it uses the natural motion of waves and doesn’t produce pollution or greenhouse gases. It helps protect the planet and keeps the air clean.

Wave Energy Converter (WEC): A sophisticated device designed to capture the kinetic and potential energy of ocean waves and convert it into electrical power.
Power Density: A measure of the amount of energy flowing through a unit area, indicating the concentration of energy available for capture.
Renewable Energy Portfolio: The range of different renewable energy sources a region or country utilizes to meet its energy demands, aiming for diversity and sustainability.