What are the main risk and main benefit of a society using geothermal energy?

A. Risk of high greenhouse gas and particle emissions benefit of reducing short-term costs

B. Risk of harm to flying animals benefit of reducing greenhouse gases

C. Risk from radioactive material benefit of obtaining low-cost energy

D. Risk of groundwater contamination benefit of using a renewable resource

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Ashley Brewer

Biology

6 July, 10:57

What are the main risk and main benefit of a society using geothermal energy?

A. Risk of high greenhouse gas and particle emissions benefit of reducing short-term costs

B. Risk of harm to flying animals benefit of reducing greenhouse gases

C. Risk from radioactive material benefit of obtaining low-cost energy

D. Risk of groundwater contamination benefit of using a renewable resource

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Adalynn Mccoy · Answer 1

Adalynn Mccoy 6 July, 11:06

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D

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Conner Oconnell · Answer 2

D

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Geothermal energy utilizes the natural heat of underneath rocks to heat water to steam. The steam is then used to turn turbines and generate electricity. The water is usually recycled by being injected back to the ground to make sustainable use of the water. However, this process of injecting water in the ground may contaminate the groundwater in aquifers. The water can, therefore, be unsuitable for human use such as watering of plants and animals including household use.