Geothermal Energy

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How can the energy from volcanoes be tapped for human use?

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Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity.

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What is the process of producing energy by utilizing heat trapped inside the earth's surface?

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Geothermal energy

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Where does geothermal energy come from?

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heat from the earth

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What does it mean when we say that geothermal energy is sustainable?

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That it will not be used up.

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What is the main disadvantage to building geothermal energy plants?

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cost

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What potential environmental issue can occur when building a geothermal energy plant?

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toxic gases can be released when drilling

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What natural disaster could be potentially caused by geothermal power plants?

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earthquakes

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Why is it that not all countries can benefit from geothermal energy?

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Not all countries have volcanic activity.

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Which of the following is an advantage of a geothermal plant? I. It does not rely on imported fuel. II. It uses the kinetic energy of running water. III. It helps release sulfur dioxide back to the atmosphere. IV. Compared to a coal-powered plant, a geothermal plant is less polluting to the environment.

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Compared to a coal-powered plant, a geothermal plant is less polluting to the environment.

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Which is NOT a geothermal steam field in the Philippines?

• Makban Geothermal Complex
• Tiwi Geothermal Complex
• Malitbog Geothermal Power Station
• Larderello Geothermal Steam Field

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Larderello Geothermal Steam Field