Geothermal Power Plants in Developing Countries

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What is a potential advantage of geothermal power plants mentioned in the text?

Distribution of electricity to developing countries (correct)

Proximity to markets and cities

Limited accessibility to developing countries

High financial requirements for operation

Why might building a geothermal power plant be difficult according to the text?

Low financial requirements

Accessibility to naturally occurring vents (correct)

Readily available alternative energy sources

Close proximity to markets and cities

What poses a financial challenge for the installation and operation of geothermal power plants?

Low capital and expenditure requirements

Guarantee of energy meeting the cost (correct)

Minimal environmental impact

Lower cost compared to traditional energy sources

What potential issue may arise from drilling on the Earth's crust for geothermal power generation?

Release of toxic gases and minerals Signup and view all the answers

Which factor makes geothermal sites less accessible for consumption?

Proximity to markets or cities Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the development of technology projects in developing countries through geothermal power plants?

Low financial requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an advantage of geothermal energy according to the text?

Geothermal power plants require a large land area per megawatt Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which geothermal heat pumps can cool a building on a hot day?

The water or refrigerant absorbs heat from the building and is then pumped underground, where the extra heat is transferred to the ground around the pipes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of geothermal energy that is not mentioned in the text?

Geothermal power plants can be expensive to build and maintain. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of geothermal energy according to the text?

It is eco-friendly and does not produce harmful by-products. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the flexibility of geothermal power plants?

Geothermal power plants can be modified to allow additional units to be installed depending on the amount of needed electrical energy in an area. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the operation of a geothermal power plant and a geothermal heat pump according to the text?

Geothermal power plants generate electricity, while geothermal heat pumps are used for heating and cooling buildings. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of geothermal heat pumps?

Heating and cooling buildings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes how geothermal heat pumps work in the winter?

The water or refrigerant heats up underground and transfers heat to the building Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of geothermal heat pumps over traditional heating systems?

Lower operating costs Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the efficiency of geothermal heat pumps in cooling buildings during summer?

Reversing the direction of heat transfer Signup and view all the answers

What is a major disadvantage of geothermal heat pumps compared to conventional HVAC systems?

Initial installation cost Signup and view all the answers

How do geothermal heat pumps contribute to environmental sustainability?

Utilizing the Earth's natural heat for energy efficiency Signup and view all the answers