Look at the Figure Below

question 50

Multiple Choice

Look at the figure below.What problem might occur during the long-term operation of a geothermal power plant?

• A) The groundwater flowing to the geothermal well would dissolve rock, creating solution features within the bedrock.
• B) The groundwater flowing to the geothermal well would deposit-out (precipitate) minerals, decrease the permeability of the rock formation, and decrease the flow of water to the well.
• C) The groundwater flowing to the geothermal well would fill the well with placer deposits.
• D) The groundwater available to flow to the geothermal well would eventually be used up, and the geothermal well would cease providing hot water to the plant

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