Question
Geothermal energy is an alternative energy source. However, it is not resourceful enough to replace more than a minor amount of the Earth's energy needs. Why is this?
A.
The center of the Earth is not hot enough to make a significant energy contribution.
B.
Drilling through the Earth to reach areas hot enough to create steam is possible, but very expensive and difficult.
C.
There are only a few places where the Earth's core is hot. It is cool in places like Antarctica.
D.
Once the cool water is poured down the well and filters through the rocks, the rocks cool off and are no longer hot enough to turn water into steam.
A.
The center of the Earth is not hot enough to make a significant energy contribution.
B.
Drilling through the Earth to reach areas hot enough to create steam is possible, but very expensive and difficult.
C.
There are only a few places where the Earth's core is hot. It is cool in places like Antarctica.
D.
Once the cool water is poured down the well and filters through the rocks, the rocks cool off and are no longer hot enough to turn water into steam.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **B. Drilling through the Earth to reach areas hot enough to create steam is possible, but very expensive and difficult.**
While geothermal energy has significant potential in certain locations, the limitations in accessing sufficient geothermal resources due to the cost and difficulty of drilling deep enough to reach the necessary heat contributes to its status as a minor alternative energy source.
While geothermal energy has significant potential in certain locations, the limitations in accessing sufficient geothermal resources due to the cost and difficulty of drilling deep enough to reach the necessary heat contributes to its status as a minor alternative energy source.