Earth Science: Geothermal Energy
Test Quiz
1. Where does geothermal energy come from?
a. Wind
b. Rivers
c. Ocean tides and waves
d. Heat from the Earth
e. Sunlight
2. What does it mean when we say that geothermal energy is 'sustainable'?
a. That it generates greenhouse gases
b. That it will not be used up
c. That it can be used anywhere on Earth
d. That there is a limited supply
e. That it may cause global warming
3. What method of using geothermal energy involves piping steam from a mile or more in the Earth directly to a generator?
a. Geothermal heat pumps
b. Direct use
c. Dry steam power plants
d. Flash steam power plants
e. All of the above
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?
a. Geothermal heat pumps
b. Direct use
c. Dry steam power plants
d. Flash steam power plants
e. All of the above
5. Which of the following methods are considered a way of harnessing geothermal energy?
a. Geothermal heat pumps
b. Direct use
c. Dry steam power plants
d. Flash steam power plants
e. All of the above
6. What ancient civilization used hot springs to heat their floors and public baths?
a. Egyptians
b. Romans
c. Greeks
d. Aztec
e. Sumerians
7. What is the main disadvantage to building geothermal energy plants?
a. Pollution
b. Nuclear fallout
c. They can only be built in Antarctica
d. Cost
e. Global warming
8. What potential environmental issue can occur when building a geothermal energy plant?
a. The burning of fossil fuels
b. Water pollution from the chemicals
c. Toxic gases can be released when drilling
d. All of the above
e. None of the Above
9. What country is the largest producer of geothermal energy?
a. Russia
b. Japan
c. China
d. Australia
e. United States
10. What natural disaster could be potentially caused by geothermal power plants?
a. Earthquakes
b. Hurricanes
c. Tornadoes
d. Forest fires
e. All of the above
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