Living Green - Episode 110 - Geo Thermal Power

The video discusses geothermal energy, focusing on how naturally heated water from the Geysers is used to produce electricity. It highlights future plans for enhanced geothermal systems, which involve injecting water or gas into hot, dry rock to create steam beds. The US Department of Energy aims to expand geothermal power to supply electricity to up to 40 million homes by 2030.

What natural process at The Geysers is used to generate electricity?

• Wind turbines harnessing wind

• Solar panels absorbing sunlight

• Hydroelectric dams

• Steam from geothermal pools

What is the main goal of enhanced geothermal systems?

• To extract oil from the earth

• To create steam beds by injecting water or gas

• To cool down hot rocks

• To increase solar energy efficiency

Which organization is planning to increase the use of geothermal power in the United States?

• World Health Organization

• NASA

• United Nations

• United States Department of Energy

By what year does the United States Department of Energy aim to power up to 40 million homes using geothermal energy?

• 2040

• 2025

• 2050

• 2030

What is the primary benefit of using geothermal energy as described in the video?

• It requires no infrastructure

• It is the cheapest form of energy

• It is a renewable and constant power source

• It is the fastest to deploy