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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?
Suggested Answer: B
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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:
22 comments · newest first
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Jennie
2 days ago
Biomass seems like a stretch here.
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Chantay
7 days ago
Wait, are we sure it's not hydropower?
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Leana
12 days ago
Totally agree, that's the right answer!
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Misty
17 days ago
It's definitely geothermal energy!
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Clarence
23 days ago
I thought hydropower was the main renewable source?
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Yvonne
28 days ago
Biomass is cool, but geothermal is more efficient here.
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Cristina
1 month ago
Wait, can we really rely on Earth's heat like that?
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Yun
1 month ago
Totally agree, geothermal is the way to go!
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Leonardo
1 month ago
It's definitely geothermal energy!
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Leatha
2 months ago
Not sure about this geothermal thing, sounds too good to be true.
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Tish
2 months ago
Wait, can we really use Earth's heat like that?
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Joanna
2 months ago
Geothermal is super efficient, love it!
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Tatum
2 months ago
I thought it was hydropower at first.
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Jordan
2 months ago
Definitely geothermal energy!
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Alexia
2 months 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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Bette
3 months 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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Domingo
3 months 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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Lauran
3 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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Gail
3 months 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
3 months 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
4 months 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
5 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.