Which of the Following Is Not Correct Regarding Geothermal Energy

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not correct regarding geothermal energy?

• A)It is the product of exogenic processes.
• B)It involves minimal production of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
• C)Power plants produce geothermal electricity using hot water and steam from a natural underground reservoir to drive a turbine that powers a generator.
• D)It can be used to produce both heat and electricity.
• E)Some extraction rates are exceeding recharge.

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