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WGU Integrated Physical Sciences (MTC1) Exam - Topic 2 Question 11 Discussion

A system of underground pipes heated by Earth s hot interior creates steam from water, which generates heat for a building.Which type of energy source is harnessed in this scenario?
B) Geothermal
A) Hydropower
C) Biomass
D) Tidal power
U) S. Department of Energy (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office 'Geothermal Energy: Clean Power from the Earth's Heat' - National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

WGU Integrated Physical Sciences (MTC1) Exam - Topic 2 Question 11 Discussion

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A system of underground pipes heated by Earth s hot interior creates steam from water, which generates heat for a building.

Which type of energy source is harnessed in this scenario?

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The scenario describes a geothermal energy system. Geothermal energy harnesses the heat from the Earth's interior to generate steam, which can then be used to produce electricity or provide direct heating. In this case, underground pipes circulate water that is heated by the Earth's internal heat, turning it into steam to generate heat for a building. Reference:


by Virgie at May 16, 2026, 05:43 AM

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Lauran
10 hours ago
I think this is about using heat from the Earth, so it might be geothermal energy? I remember something similar from our notes.
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Gail
6 days ago
I keep second-guessing myself. Biomass and tidal power don't seem to fit, but I can't remember if geothermal is the only one left.
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Tamie
11 days ago
I practiced a question like this where we had to identify energy sources. Geothermal definitely fits since it's about heat from the Earth.
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Keshia
16 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like hydropower is more about water flow, not heat. Geothermal sounds right, but I could be mixing it up.
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Mary
2 months ago
I think this is about using heat from the Earth, so it might be geothermal energy? I remember something similar from our notes.
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