Geothermal Energy

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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Where does geothermal energy come from?

• wind

• river

• sunlight

• heat from the earth

Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of a geothermal plant?

• I only

• III only

• I and II

• IV

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What is the main disadvantage to building geothermal energy plants?

• pollution

• cost

• nuclear fallout

• global warming

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

• earthquakes

• forest fire

• tornado

• flood

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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what is the use of geothermal energy?

• Direct use and district heating systems

• Geothermal power plants

• Geothermal heat pumps

• all of them are coorect

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What is geothermal energy?

• is heat within the earth.

• is the energy of sun

• is the energy of water

• anyone is correct

who invented geothermal energy?

• elon musk

• dr romulo duron

• joh

• Prince Piero Ginori Conti

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