Geothermal Energy Provides a Low-Cost Alternative to Fossil Fuels Only

question 49

Multiple Choice

Geothermal energy provides a low-cost alternative to fossil fuels only in places where ________.

• A) groundwater is found close to the surface
• B) high temperatures exist at relatively shallow depths
• C) volcanoes are nearby
• D) geysers are found

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Definitions:

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures in cardiac muscles that connect cardiac muscle cells to each other, facilitating synchronized contraction of the heart.

Autorhythmicity

The ability of certain cells, especially cardiac muscle cells, to generate a rhythmical impulse spontaneously.

Mitral Valve Prolapse

A condition in which the mitral valve of the heart does not close properly, sometimes causing blood to leak backward into the left atrium.

Left Atrium

The left atrium is the top left section of the heart, responsible for receiving blood rich in oxygen from the lungs and transferring it to the left ventricle.