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What is the primary purpose of geothermal power plants?
What is the primary purpose of geothermal power plants?
- To use steam from deep within the Earth to generate electricity (correct)
- To extract molten rock from the Earth's crust
- To provide heat for buildings using hot springs
- To cool down the Earth's surface near geysers
Where are some of the geothermal power plants located in the Philippines?
Where are some of the geothermal power plants located in the Philippines?
- Manila and Quezon City
- Cebu and Davao City
- Tiwi, Kidapawan, and Valencia (correct)
- Baguio and Tagaytay
What happens when water is pumped to the surface in a geothermal power plant?
What happens when water is pumped to the surface in a geothermal power plant?
- It cools down the surrounding areas instantly
- It condenses into steam due to a drop in pressure (correct)
- It turns into molten rock due to high pressure
- It solidifies into rocks upon reaching the surface
What is a VOLCANO defined as in the text?
What is a VOLCANO defined as in the text?
Which of the following describes a HOT SPRING according to the text?
Which of the following describes a HOT SPRING according to the text?
Where would you expect to find a FUMAROLE based on the text?
Where would you expect to find a FUMAROLE based on the text?
What is the main source of geothermal energy?
What is the main source of geothermal energy?
What percentage of the Philippines' total power generation is produced from geothermal energy?
What percentage of the Philippines' total power generation is produced from geothermal energy?
Which type of geothermal system utilizes steam from natural resources such as geysers?
Which type of geothermal system utilizes steam from natural resources such as geysers?
What is the key difference between geothermal power plants and geothermal heat pumps?
What is the key difference between geothermal power plants and geothermal heat pumps?
What is the main advantage of geothermal energy production compared to other energy sources?
What is the main advantage of geothermal energy production compared to other energy sources?
What is the key difference between conventional and supercritical geothermal systems?
What is the key difference between conventional and supercritical geothermal systems?
