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The video explains the formation of geothermal reservoirs, both naturally and through enhanced engineering techniques. It describes how hot water and steam trapped underground form reservoirs, and how enhanced geothermal engineering involves pumping cold water into hot rock to create reservoirs. Finally, it covers how steam from these reservoirs is used to generate electricity by turning turbines.

What is formed when hot water and steam are trapped in underground fissures?

• A geyser

• A geothermal reservoir

• A volcanic eruption

• A hot spring

What is the primary goal of enhanced geothermal engineering?

• To cool down hot rocks

• To create a geothermal reservoir

• To extract minerals from rocks

• To prevent earthquakes

How is a geothermal reservoir created in enhanced geothermal engineering?

• By building dams

• By using solar panels

• By drilling deep wells

• By injecting cold water into hot rock

What is the role of steam in the process of generating electricity from geothermal energy?

• To heat the power plant

• To clean the equipment

• To turn turbines

• To cool the system

Where is the hot water from the geothermal reservoir pumped back to?

• A cooling tower

• A storage tank

• The power plant

• The ocean