WorksheetsText 5 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who is the author of Text 5?
Parea-Moreno
International Energy Agency
Simmons
Olabi
What is geothermal energy?
Energy from sunlight absorbed by oceans
Wind power near volcanoes
Light energy emitted by volcanic activity
Heat from inside the Earth’s surface
What natural feature makes Kenya a good location for geothermal energy?
High mountain ranges
The Great Rift Valley and its volcanic rocks
Heavy rainfall and large rivers
Coastal winds and ocean currents
What is the name of Kenya’s main geothermal area with several power plants?
Nairobi Basin
Lake Turkana Field
Olkaria
Serengeti
How does geothermal power generate electricity?
By using steam to turn turbines connected to generators
By burning hot rocks directly
By using wind to cool underground water
By reflecting heat through mirrors
Why did Kenya create the Geothermal Development Company (GDC)?
To manage tourism in Hell’s Gate National Park
To export geothermal energy to nearby countries
To regulate the price of electricity
To handle the expensive and risky first stages of drilling
Which problem does geothermal power help Kenya reduce?
Dependence on imported fuel oil and hydropower
Drought
Volcanic eruptions
Air pollution from transport
What percentage of Kenya’s electricity came from geothermal energy by 2023?
About 10%
About 50%
About 70%
About 90%
Which of the following is one of the main challenges for geothermal development in Kenya?
Shortage of skilled workers
High exploration and drilling costs
Lack of geothermal reservoirs
Frequent earthquakes destroying plants
Which statement best summarizes the lesson from Kenya’s geothermal experience?
Geothermal power guarantees cheap electricity for all citizens.
Geothermal development may harm local wildlife.
Geothermal energy success requires technology, planning, and public investment.
Kenya should abandon geothermal and return to fossil fuels.
