How is geothermal energy produced?

A. By harnessing hot water and steam that comes out of the ground.

B. By using the wind to generate energy.

C. By treating dead plants and animals and turning them into fuel

D. By collecting heat from the sun.

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Carsen Gardner

Geography

4 April, 03:29

How is geothermal energy produced?

A. By harnessing hot water and steam that comes out of the ground.

B. By using the wind to generate energy.

C. By treating dead plants and animals and turning them into fuel

D. By collecting heat from the sun.

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Malik Berry · Answer 1

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Explanation:

Geothermal power plants use steam to produce electricity. The steam comes from reservoirs of hot water found a few miles or more below the earth's surface. The steam rotates a turbine that activates a generator, which produces electricity.

How is geothermal energy produced?A. By harnessing hot water and steam that comes out of the ground.B. By using the wind to generate energy.C. By treating dead plants and animals and turning them into fuelD. By collecting heat from the sun.

How is geothermal energy produced?

A. By harnessing hot water and steam that comes out of the ground.

B. By using the wind to generate energy.

C. By treating dead plants and animals and turning them into fuel

D. By collecting heat from the sun.