Geothermal Energy in Iceland Quiz

What is the name of the line that separates the North American plate from the Eurasian one?

• Pacific Ridge

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Himalayan Ridge

• Andes Ridge

At what rate are the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates moving away from each other?

• 1 centimeter per year

• 2.5 centimeters per year

• 5 centimeters per year

• 10 centimeters per year

What type of tectonic plates are the North American and Eurasian plates?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

• Subduction

What is the natural pool that forces the flow of magma from the mantle to the earth's surface through the opening called?

• Hot Spring

• Geyser

• Volcano

• Magma Chamber

What percentage of Iceland's electricity is produced by renewable energy?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 90%

What percentage of Iceland's domestic heating and hot water requirements are supplied by geothermal energy?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 100%

What is the biggest plus of using geothermal energy for heating homes in Iceland?

• No carbon dioxide release

• High reliability

• Abundant availability

• Low cost

How much money does Iceland save annually by exploiting geothermal energy for space heating alone?

• $100 million

• $50 million

• $10 million

• $200 million

What is the most popular tourist attraction in Iceland powered by geothermal energy?

• Northern Lights

• Geysir Hot Spring

• Gullfoss Waterfall

• Blue Lagoon

What is the depth of the experimental wells being drilled in Iceland to tap into superheated water?

• 1 mile

• 2 miles

• 3 miles

• 4 miles