Geothermal wonders
  • 1. What is geothermal energy?
A) Energy derived from fossil fuels
B) Energy derived from wind power
C) Energy derived from solar power
D) Energy derived from the heat of the Earth's core
  • 2. What is a geyser?
A) A type of geothermal power plant
B) A hot spring in which water intermittently boils, sending a tall column of water and steam into the air
C) A type of volcanic rock
D) A type of earthquake
  • 3. Where is Pamukkale located?
A) Chile
B) Italy
C) Turkey
D) New Zealand
  • 4. Which country has the largest geothermal power capacity in the world?
A) Indonesia
B) Philippines
C) Iceland
D) United States
  • 5. Which geothermal wonder is known for its terraces of carbonate minerals?
A) Pamukkale
B) The Grand Prismatic Spring
C) El Tatio Geysers
D) Whakarewarewa Thermal Village
  • 6. What is the purpose of a heat exchanger in a geothermal system?
A) To filter out impurities from the hot springs
B) To transfer heat between the ground and the fluid in the system
C) To cool down the Earth's core
D) To create geothermal energy
  • 7. Where are the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland located?
A) Italy
B) United States
C) New Zealand
D) Japan
  • 8. Which geothermal wonder is known for its vividly colored microbial mats?
A) Pamukkale
B) Blue Lagoon
C) The Grand Prismatic Spring
D) El Tatio Geysers
  • 9. What is the relationship between geothermal energy and greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Geothermal energy produces very low greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels
B) Geothermal energy produces higher greenhouse gas emissions than coal
C) Geothermal energy has no impact on greenhouse gas emissions
D) Geothermal energy is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions
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