​Which of the Following Statements Regarding Non-Solar Energy Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following statements regarding non-solar energy is true?

• A) ​Geothermal power plants provide intermittent electricity that is dependent on fluctuations in weather and planetary cycles.
• B) The lack of environmental concerns associated with tidal barrages make them more promising than underwater turbines.
• C) ​The efficiency of converting geothermal heat into electricity is greater than that of conventional steam power plants.​
• D) ​Tidal power is intermittent and does not always align with energy demands.

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