Question

Ocean thermal energy is produced due to
(a) pressure difference at different levels in the ocean.
(b) temperature difference at different levels in the ocean.
(c) energy stored by waves in the ocean.
(d) tides rising out of the ocean.

Answer 1

Answer:

ocean thermal energy is produced due to temperature difference at different levels in the ocean.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option b is the correct answer

Temperature differences at different levels in the ocean.

• Simply based on the name, it is clear that this energy source is closely linked to water temperature.
• So you could even use the name as a cue to choose the answer that best describes the source of the supplied energy.
• If not, you might remember something called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, which is a pretty common process.

Explanation:

• Ocean thermal energy is a term used to describe the energy that is obtained from ocean temperature-related phenomena. That is true, of course. The contrast in temperature between the deep ocean's icy water and the tropical region's warm surface waters is how we get this energy.
• The Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, or OTEC, maybe a name you are familiar with. By utilizing the ocean's temperature differential between cooler deep seawater and warmer shallow or surface seawater, we may generate power. We even have OTEC facilities that help pump significant amounts of surface saltwater and deep cold seawater. The main benefits of OTEC are its steady power, clean energy source, environmental sustainability, and capacity to produce large amounts of energy.

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