Geothermal energy is obtained by using the heat stored in the Earth’s interior. What steps are necessary to produce energy from the Earth'e geothermal energy?

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A The Earth's heat converts water to steam which is stored in fuel cells, powering a generator, releasing energy.The Earth's heat converts water to steam which is stored in fuel cells, powering a generator, releasing energy.

B The Earth's heat converts water to steam, producing mechanical energy which powers a generator, releasing energy.The Earth's heat converts water to steam, producing mechanical energy which powers a generator, releasing energy.

C The Earth's heat converts water to steam which is used to turn a turbine which releases energy to the power grid.The Earth's heat converts water to steam which is used to turn a turbine which releases energy to the power grid.

D The Earth's heat converts water to steam which is used to turn a turbine which powers a generator, releasing energy.

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The most accurate description of the steps necessary to produce energy from geothermal energy is:

D The Earth's heat converts water to steam which is used to turn a turbine which powers a generator, releasing energy.

This option correctly outlines the process where geothermal heat converts water to steam, which then drives a turbine connected to a generator to produce electricity.