Ocean Thermal Electric Conversion Systems Would Operate Best in

question 29

Multiple Choice

Ocean thermal electric conversion systems would operate best in

• A) Cold, deep polar seas
• B) Warm, deep tropical seas
• C) Cold, shallow temperate seas
• D) Warm, shallow freshwater lakes
• E) Warm, shallow tropical seas

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