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What are the main ways geothermal energy reaches the earth's surface?
What are the main ways geothermal energy reaches the earth's surface?
- Fumaroles, hot mineral springs, geysers, and mud pots
- Volcanoes, fumaroles, hot springs, and mud pots (correct)
- Volcanoes, hot mineral springs, geysers, and mud pots
- Volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and steam fields
Which countries have a significant role in geothermal power generation, according to the text?
Which countries have a significant role in geothermal power generation, according to the text?
- Kenya, Iceland, El Salvador, and New Zealand (correct)
- Italy, Japan, Hungary, and the United States
- China, Native Americans, Japan, and Italy
- Italy, Iceland, Hungary, and Kenya
What is the main fluid found in geothermal reservoirs?
What is the main fluid found in geothermal reservoirs?
- Superheated steam vapor phase
- Saturated liquid-vapor mixture or natural fluid
- Steam and very hot water (correct)
- Liquid-vapor mixture or superheated steam vapor phase
What initiated the development of geothermal power in Lardarello?
What initiated the development of geothermal power in Lardarello?
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What are some common uses of hot mineral springs mentioned in the text?
What are some common uses of hot mineral springs mentioned in the text?
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What is the origin of the word 'geothermal'?
What is the origin of the word 'geothermal'?
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Which part of the Earth produces the heat for geothermal energy?
Which part of the Earth produces the heat for geothermal energy?
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What are some common uses of geothermal energy mentioned in the text?
What are some common uses of geothermal energy mentioned in the text?
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What characterizes the development and production of geothermal energy?
What characterizes the development and production of geothermal energy?
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What is the relationship between depth and temperature according to the text?
What is the relationship between depth and temperature according to the text?
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