Which Type of Geothermal Heat Pump System Uses the Earth

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which type of geothermal heat pump system uses the earth itself as its heat sink?

• A) open-loop system
• B) closed-loop system
• C) continuous-loop system
• D) series-loop system

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