Quiz  /  Geothermal Energy

  • 1. 
    Where does geothermal energy come from?

  • Wind
  • Heat from the Earth
  • Rivers
  • Ocean tides and waves

  • 2. 
    What does it mean when we say that geothermal energy is 'sustainable'?

  • That it will not be used up
  • That it generates greenhouse gases
  • That it can be used anywhere on Earth
  • That there is a limited supply

  • 3. 
    What method of using geothermal energy involves piping steam from a mile or more in the Earth directly to a generator?

  • Geothermal heat pumps
  • Dry steam power plants
  • Direct use
  • Flash steam power plants

  • 4. 
    What method of using geothermal energy involves moving water between 10 and 20 feet deep in the Earth to cool or heat the water?

  • Flash steam power plants
  • Dry steam power plants
  • Geothermal heat pumps
  • Direct use

  • 5. 
    Which of the following methods are considered a way of harnessing geothermal energy?

  • All of the above
  • Geothermal heat pumps
  • Direct use
  • Dry steam power plants

  • 6. 
    What ancient civilization used hot springs to heat their floors and public baths?

  • Aztec
  • Egyptians
  • Romans
  • Greeks

  • 7. 
    What is the main disadvantage to building geothermal energy plants?

  • They can only be built in Antarctica
  • Nuclear fallout
  • Pollution
  • Cost

  • 8. 
    What potential environmental issue can occur when building a geothermal energy plant?

  • The burning of fossil fuels
  • Toxic gases can be released when drilling
  • Water pollution from the chemicals
  • All of the above

  • 9. 
    What country is the largest producer of geothermal energy?

  • Russia
  • China
  • United States
  • Japan

  • 10. 
    What natural disaster could be potentially caused by geothermal power plants?

  • Earthquakes
  • Hurricanes
  • Forest fires
  • Tornadoes
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