Geothermal Energy Quiz

What does the term 'geothermal' derive from?

• French words meaning hot water

• Spanish words meaning earth and fire

• Latin words meaning underground energy

• Greek words meaning earth and heat

Which of the following is a source of geothermal energy?

• Wind currents

• Solar radiation

• Tidal forces

• Radioactive decay

What is a hydrothermal system?

• A system that uses solar energy

• A system that generates wind energy

• A system with water heated by hot rock

• A system that relies on fossil fuels

What is the primary use of geothermal energy in agriculture?

• Heating greenhouses

• Generating electricity

• Cooling systems

• Water purification

What is the main advantage of using geothermal energy?

• It requires no fuel

• It is the cheapest energy source

• It is the most abundant energy source

• It is the easiest to harness

What is a heat pump?

• A device that stores energy

• A device that generates electricity

• A device that transfers heat from one place to another

• A device that cools air

What is the purpose of a geothermal power plant?

• To cool geothermal fluids

• To purify geothermal water

• To store geothermal energy

• To convert geothermal energy into electricity

What is a binary or Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) geothermal power plant used for?

• To generate electricity from low-temperature geothermal fluids

• To heat water for domestic use

• To cool geothermal fluids

• To store geothermal energy

What is the main disadvantage of geothermal energy?

• It is too expensive

• It is not sustainable

• It can release harmful gases

• It requires a lot of land

What is the 'Ring of Fire' known for?

• High geothermal activity

• High solar energy potential

• High wind energy potential

• High fossil fuel reserves