Hydrothermal and Geothermal Energy

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?

• The lava can be used for cooking.

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

• Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity.

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

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Which refers to the process of producing energy by utilizing heat trapped inside the earth surface?

• Hydrothermal energy

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Wave energy

Where does geothermal energy come from?

• wind

• river

• sunlight

• heat from the earth

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

• That it generates greenhouse gases

• That it will not be used up.

• That there is a limited supply.

• That it may cause global warming.

What is the main disadvantage to building geothermal energy plants?

• pollution

• cost

• nuclear fallout

• global warming

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

• the burning of fossil fuels

• water pollution from the chemicals

• toxic gases can be released when drilling

• all of the above

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

• earthquakes

• forest fire

• tornado

• flood

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

• not all countries have enough water

• not all countries have volcanic activity

• geothermal plants produce a lot of pollution

• very few countries can afford to build geothermal plants

Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of a geothermal plant?

I. It does not rely on imported fuel.

II. It uses the kinetic energy of running water.

III. It helps release sulfur dioxide back to the atmosphere.

IV. Compared to a coal-powered plant, a geothermal plant is less polluting to the environment.

• I only

• III only

• I and II

• IV

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Which is NOT a geothermal steam field in the Philippines?

• Makban Geothermal Complex

• Tiwi Geothermal Complex

• Malitbog Geothermal Power Station

• Larderello Geothermal Steam Field