According to scientists, ocean waves could be a source of energy. Devices are being designed to capture the energy from waves and supply electricity to coastal areas. A direct benefit of utilizing this technology to produce energy would be the

destruction of habitats near the devices

decreased use of nonrenewable resources

release of gases needed for photosynthesis

increased use of finite resources

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Yasmin Morrow

Biology

24 April, 19:13

According to scientists, ocean waves could be a source of energy. Devices are being designed to capture the energy from waves and supply electricity to coastal areas. A direct benefit of utilizing this technology to produce energy would be the

destruction of habitats near the devices

decreased use of nonrenewable resources

release of gases needed for photosynthesis

increased use of finite resources

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Carlos Morris · Answer 1

If we say something is beneficial, it must be positive and really mean to give advantage to one thing or another. Wave energy is a renewable energy since it can be used repeatedly over time without any problem on supply. Hence the greatest benefit it can give would be:

decreased use of nonrenewable resources