RQ-Supercharged Geothermal Energy

What makes the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland a perfect spot for geothermal energy?

• It has a lot of vegetation.

• It is a popular tourist destination.

• It sits on a tectonic seam where new ocean crust is being formed.

• It is close to the equator.

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What is the main challenge of using geothermal energy according to the document?

• It is too cold to be effective.

• It is expensive to set up.

• It is only available in deserts.

• It requires a lot of sunlight.

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What does the Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) method involve?

• Using solar panels to capture heat.

• Injecting fluids into hot rocks to create pathways for heat.

• Building wind turbines.

• Drilling for oil.

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What potential does the new geothermal energy project have?

• To make geothermal energy a minor player in the energy system.

• To unlock a small amount of energy.

• To make geothermal energy a major player in the global energy system.

• To reduce the need for any energy.

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How long has geothermal energy been around according to the document?

• Over a century

• Over a decade

• Over a millennium

• Over a year

What is the main benefit of the new geothermal energy methods?

• They are cheaper than solar energy.

• They can be used almost everywhere.

• They require no technology.

• They are faster to set up than wind energy.

What is one of the main challenges of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)?

• Creating fractures in the rock in a controlled way

• Finding suitable locations for wind turbines

• Storing solar energy efficiently

• Reducing carbon emissions from coal plants

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What happened in Switzerland in 2006 related to EGS?

• A small earthquake was triggered

• A new geothermal plant was opened

• A major volcanic eruption occurred

• A large-scale solar farm was built

What is a benefit of EGS compared to solar or wind power?

• It is always available

• It is cheaper to install

• It requires less maintenance

• It produces more energy

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How deep have they drilled at Reykjanes for supercritical geothermal energy?

• 4.6 kilometers

• 2.3 kilometers

• 6.5 kilometers

• 3.1 kilometers