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Geothermal Energy (SO)

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In the recent past, humans have been looking for and trying out alternative sources of renewable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. How can the energy from volcanoes be tapped for human use?

The lava can be used for cooking.

The energy from the magma can be used to heat water.

Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity.

Geothermal energy can be tapped to produce steam used for heating showers.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which refers to the process of producing energy by utilizing heat trapped inside the earth surface?

Hydrothermal energy

Geothermal energy

Solar energy

Wave energy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the main disadvantage to building geothermal energy plants?

pollution

cost

nuclear fallout

global warming

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

the burning of fossil fuels

water pollution from the chemicals

toxic gases can be released when drilling

all of the above

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

earthquakes

forest fire

tornado

flood

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

not all countries have enough water

not all countries have volcanic activity

geothermal plants produce a lot of pollution

very few countries can afford to build geothermal plants

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is/are advantage(s) 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.

I only

III only

I and II

IV

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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