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Renewable Resources

Question 8 • DRHS GA-GSE Environmental Science

Which statements are true of geothermal energy? Check all that apply.It is constantly being produced inside the Earth.Hot water from hot springs or reservoirs is used in heating systems.It is created by energy from the Sun.It can be used to generate electricity.It can be unreliable because it is affected by the weather.The United States is the world leader in generating power from geothermal energy.

Answer
A
It is constantly being produced inside the Earth.
B
Hot water from hot springs or reservoirs is used in heating systems.
C
It is created by energy from the Sun.
D
It can be used to generate electricity.
E
It can be unreliable because it is affected by the weather.
F
The United States is the world leader in generating power from geothermal energy.

Explanation

Geothermal energy comes from heat inside the Earth, which is continually generated, and hot water from underground reservoirs or hot springs can provide direct heating. Steam or hot water can also drive turbines to generate electricity. The United States is the world leader in geothermal electricity production. Geothermal energy is not created by sunlight and is generally not weather-dependent.

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