Geothermal energy is a stable resource. The power output of a geothermal plant can be accurately predicted. It is not subject to the same low-energy fluctuations as with solar or wind. However, good geothermal reservoirs are hard to come by. Where would you expect to find the greatest use of geothermal energy in the US and why?

Question

Geothermal energy is a stable resource. The power output of a geothermal plant can be accurately predicted. It is not subject to the same low-energy fluctuations as with solar or wind. However, good geothermal reservoirs are hard to come by. Where would you expect to find the greatest use of geothermal energy in the US and why?
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A	Geothermal power plants are greatest in California due to the tectonic plate boundaries.Geothermal power plants are greatest in California due to the tectonic plate boundaries.

B	Geothermal power plants are greatest in the southwest due to the heat produced in the crust.Geothermal power plants are greatest in the southwest due to the heat produced in the crust.

C	Geothermal power plants are greatest along the Mississippi due to the abundant water pressure.Geothermal power plants are greatest along the Mississippi due to the abundant water pressure.

D	Geothermal power plants are greatest in the coastal northwest due to the proliferation of natural geysers.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The best response is: ** Geothermal power plants are greatest in California due to the tectonic plate boundaries. California is home to some of the most significant geothermal resources in the United States, largely due to its location along the tectonic plate boundaries, particularly the boundary between the Pacific and North American plates. This geological activity creates conditions that are favorable for geothermal energy generation, making California a leading state in geothermal power production.