Mastering Geothermal Energy

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Created 7/10/2024

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Sources

https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/geothermal-energy/pros-and-cons

https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/standards/ghg-protocol-revised.pdf

https://equator-principles.com/about-the-equator-principles/

Think you know all there is to know about geothermal energy? Test your knowledge on how it works, its benefits, and its impact globally.

1. Why is geothermal energy considered a renewable resource?

The energy can be tapped indefinitely.

It does not require external input.

The reservoirs replenish naturally.

Geothermal energy cycles continuously.

2. What is a significant limitation of geothermal energy?

It is location-specific.

It needs rare materials.

It has seasonal output.

It depletes quickly.

3. Geothermal power plants could potentially provide how much global power?

0.1 to 1 terawatts.

Around 5 terawatts.

Between 1 and 3 terawatts.

0.0035 to 2 terawatts.

4. How does geothermal energy impact greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels?

It has no emissions.

It has low emissions.

It significantly reduces emissions.

It has comparable emissions.

5. Where did the first geothermal electric power generation occur?

Taupo, New Zealand in 1958.

Sonoma, USA in 1960.

Reykjavik, Iceland in 1930.

Larderello, Italy in 1904.

6. What is a key environmental side effect of geothermal energy extraction?

It increases soil erosion.

It causes deforestation.

Release of underground gases.

It contaminates water sources.

7. Why is geothermal energy considered sustainable?

No resources are required.

It does not deplete resources.

It is made from renewable water.

It can be maintained steadily.

8. Which ancient civilization used geothermal energy for bathing?

Greeks and Romans.

Egyptians.

Chinese.

Mayans.

9. Which factor does NOT contribute to geothermal energy creation?

Radioactive isotopes.

Gravitational potential.

Sunlight.

Earth's rotation.

10. Which country saw significant commercial geothermal development beginning in 1958?

New Zealand.

Japan.

Chile.

Iceland.

11. What is one economic benefit of geothermal energy?

It reduces national debt.

It stabilizes energy prices.

It lowers operation costs.

It supports job creation.

12. What risk is associated with enhanced geothermal power plants?

Causing sinkholes.

Triggering tsunamis.

Triggering earthquakes.

Eroding soil rapidly.

13. How long is geothermal energy expected to last as a renewable resource?

Approximately 500 million years.

Until 2100.

About 1 billion years.

Around 5 billion years.

14. What largely untapped potential does geothermal energy hold?

Improving agriculture.

Stabilizing climates.

Meeting energy demands.

Conserving biodiversity.

15. What is key to maintaining the sustainability of geothermal energy?

Replenishing energy fluids.

Using larger turbines.

Utilizing solar panels.

Increasing grid capacity.

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