Practice - Salinity Gradient
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Practice Questions
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What is the salinity gradient?
💡 Hint: Think about the two types of water bodies.
Name one application of osmotic power.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy can help produce fresh water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the major advantage of osmotic power?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of renewable energy.
True or False: Pressure Retarded Osmosis uses the movement of freshwater into saltwater to generate energy.
💡 Hint: Recall how freshwater interacts with saltwater.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the potential electricity generation if 1 cubic meter of freshwater is mixed with seawater under stable conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how much energy can be harvested from osmotic flow!
Evaluate the environmental impact of installing osmotic power plants on coastal ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Weigh pros and cons of energy generation vs. ecological conservation.
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