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SUMMATIVE TEST IN GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

1. Which country is known for having the most available geothermal energy in
the world
a. Russia b. Iceland c. England d. China
2. How is geothermal water heated under the earth’s surface ?
a. It is naturally hot water.
b. It is extremely cold so you think it is hot water.
c. The earth’s core heats up the water.
d. All of the above is correct.
3. How does geothermal energy work ?
a. water→spins turbine → drives electric generator
b. water → steam → spins generator → drives turbine
c. water → steam → spins turbine → drives electric generator
d. steam → spins generator → drives turbine
4. What is another way we can use geothermal energy other than for
electricity ?
a. Soil b. electricity c. hot water d. farm irrigation
5. Geothermal energy does not give off
a. Energy b. heat c. extra carbon d. extra hydrogen
6. Did people use geothermal energy in the past ?
a. No b. people don’t know yet c. yes d. not sure
7. Which country is known for having the most available geothermal energy in
the world ?
a. Russia b. Iceland c. England d. China
8. When groundwater heated by magma rises to the surface and collects in a
natural pool, it is called a
a. Hot spring. b. geyser. c. vent. d. pyroclastic flows.
9. What type of energy is derived from heated groundwater?
a. Solar energy C. geothermal energy
b. hydroelectric energy d. nuclear energy

UNDERSTANDING:
1. Explain why geothermal energy is a better source of electrical energy
than a fossil fuel- powered generating plant.