AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 6.10 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 6.10 of AP Environmental Science – Geothermal Energy.
Questions List
Topic 6.10
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: ENG-3.N
What type of energy is geothermal energy?
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Topic 6.10: Geothermal Energy
Learning Objective: ENG-3.N
Describe the use of geothermal energy in power generation.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.N.1
Geothermal energy is obtained by using the heat stored in the Earth’s interior to heat up water, which is brought back to the surface as steam. The steam is used to drive an electric generator.
Learning Objective: ENG-3.O
Describe the effects of the use of geothermal energy in power generation on the environment.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.O.1
The cost of accessing geothermal energy can be prohibitively expensive, as it is not easily accessible in many parts of the world. In addition, it can cause the release of hydrogen sulfide.
