One  Economical Drawback of Tidal Power Is That It

question 16

Multiple Choice

One  economical drawback of tidal power is that it .

• A) emits an abundance of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
• B) requires a  high initial infrastructure investment
• C) emits particulate matter into the atmosphere
• D) requires a  high cost to operate tidal generators

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Arithmetic Growth

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