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Energy from Volcanoes

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What form of energy utilizes the heat coming from the Earth's crust to generate steam?

a)

Geothermal Energy

b)

Geothermic Centrism

c)

Geocentric Theory

d)

Geomorphism

2.

The international organization responsible for monitoring and promoting the use of geothermal energy?

a)

International Geothermal Association (IGA)

b)

United Nations (UN)

c)

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

d)

Geothermal Energy Association (GEA)

3.

TRUE OR FALSE: The Philippines ranked second in terms of using geothermal energy.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What is the concept behind a geothermal system?

a)

Geothermal system uses the concept of water convection to gather heat.

b)

A geothermal system uses conduction of metals to gather heat.

c)

A geothermal system uses air to produce electricity

d)

A geothermal system does not work near volcanoes.

5.

Which of the following are considered as components of a geothermal system? (Select more than one answer)

a)

Heat Sink

b)

Heat Source

c)

Cold temperature

d)

Reservior

e)

Personnel

6.

The heat from the Earth’s interior as a source of energy is called________.

a)

hydrothermal energy

b)

geothermal energy

c)

wind energy

d)

thermal energy

7.

The following are hot areas where geothermal power plants are built EXCEPT:

a)

geysers

b)

hot springs

c)

near volcanoes

d)

plains

8.

Which of the following uses heat from deep inside the earth to produce steam to generate electricity?

a)

geothermal power plant

b)

geothermal heat pump

c)

hydrothermal power plant

d)

solar power plant

9.

Which of the following can use the stable temperature of the earth to heat and cool buildings?

a)

A dry steam plant

b)

A flash steam plant

c)

a geothermal heat pump

d)

a geothermal turbine

10.

Which of the following is true about geothermal energy?

a)

geothermal energy is easy on the local environment.

b)

the initial costs associated with a geothermal power plant are low.

c)

there is no risk of the release of hazardous substances during drilling.

d)

a geothermal power plant can be successful almost anywhere.

11.

The following are disadvantages of geothermal energy EXCEPT:

a)

it can be extracted without burning fossil fuel.

b)

environmental issues

c)

location specific

d)

sustainability issues

12.

Hot water is pumped from deep underground through a well under ______.

a)

low pressure

b)

medium pressure

c)

high pressure

d)

no pressure

13.

The following are the main components of a geothermal power plant EXCEPT:

a)

turbine

b)

generator

c)

cooling tower

d)

compressor

14.

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?

a)

The lava can be used for cooking.

b)

The energy from the magma can be used to heat water.

c)

Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity.

d)

Geothermal energy can be tapped to produce steam used for heating showers.

15.

What does it mean when we say that geothermal energy is sustainable?

a)

That it generates greenhouse gases

b)

That it will not be ran out.

c)

That there is a limited supply.

d)

That it may cause global warming.

16.

What is the main disadvantage to building geothermal energy plants?

a)

pollution

b)

nuclear fallout

c)

cost

d)

global warming

17.

Why is it that not all countries can benefit from geothermal energy?

a)

not all countries have enough water

b)

not all countries have volcanic activity

c)

geothermal plants produce a lot of pollution

d)

very few countries can afford to build geothermal plants

18.

How do geothermal power stations work?

a)

Cold water is heated up and the water power turbines under the water and turns it into electricity!

b)

The hot water from inside the earth is pumped to produce steam to power turbines then creating electricity !

c)

he hot water from inside the earth meets cold air and produces condensation which powers the turbines and turns it into electricity!

d)

all of these

19.

All of the statements explain why the country has produced more electricity from the volcanoes. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?

a)

A. The Philippines has many active volcanoes.

b)

B. The Philippines belong to the Pacific Ring of Fire.

c)

C. The Philippines has successfully produced 14.4% of its electricity from geothermal power plant.

d)

D. The Philippines discovered the most efficient way of producing electricity from a geothermal power plant.

20.

A volcano is a vent or fissure in the planet’s crust through which lava, ash, rock, and gases erupt. What do you call the heat from the Earth’s interior which could be tapped as a source of energy?

a)

A. Geothermal energy

b)

B. Hydroelectric energy

c)

C. Solar energy

d)

Wind Energy