Bay on Fundy

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Bay of Fundy : 

Bay of Fundy Jamie Joseph Picture: http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us/users/title3/Future%20Grant%20Projects/Projects/Tides/tideshunt_files/image003.jpg

What are ocean tides? : 

What are ocean tides? Bodies of water that rises and falls. Causes: gravitational pulls of the sun and moon. Types of Tides Spring Tides: During full and new moons, the tides get very high or low. Neap Tides: Occur during quarter moons, and they’re very weak. http://home.hiwaay.net/~krcool/Astro/moon/moontides/ Picture: http://www.greenlaunches.com/alternative-energy/nasa-says-oceanic-tides-can-be-used-to-generate-electricity.php

Bay of Fundy : 

Bay of Fundy Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the highest tides occur in a 270 km ocean bay between Canada and Nova Scotia. In 24 hours, people can see 2 really high tides and low ones. http://www.bayoffundytourism.com/tides/ Picture: http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2005/09/21/fundy_wideweb__430x351.jpg

Why is it special? : 

Why is it special? The highest tide waves are here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_of_Fundy Picture:

Using tidal power as an alternative energy source : 

Using tidal power as an alternative energy source It would be used to use the rocking motion of the tides to generate electricity. http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/hydro/tidal-power Picture:http://international-ocean-station.org/download/20090113tidalpower.jpg

Pros : 

Pros No pollution Predictable tides Cheap electricity http://www.oceanenergycouncil.com/index.php/Tidal-Energy/Tidal-Energy.html Picture: http://www.projo.com/photos/20080824/BZ0824_tidal_power_08-24-08_NDBAIQ7.jpg

Cons : 

Cons Disturb environment in the water Cost of construction Availability of products to construct http://www.energy-consumers-edge.com/tidal_energy_use.html Picture:http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cwrSE63jF7Y/R_uFKPAwsbI/AAAAAAAAARM/Tt0rHa96yhQ/s400/la_rance_tidal_power_plant.jpg

Tidal power in Bay of Fundy : 

Tidal power in Bay of Fundy Already trying to use the energy there. Companies are researching to find energy from the bay. http://cleantech.com/news/2886/bay-of-fundy-gets-another-suitor-for-tidal-power Picture:http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/photos/2009/09/17/fundy-tidal-power-cp-732446.jpg