Energy Resources & Consumption
Considering environmental protection policies, which factor could most directly affect the development and expansion of geothermal plants?
Subsidies provided by governments for solar power installations alone
Regulatory safeguards related to preservation of natural habitats surrounding sites
Global oil prices influencing the profitability of extracting petroleum products
Emission targets set by international treaties specifically for the automobile sector
Which factor would most likely limit the widespread adoption of geothermal energy technology globally?
High levels of solar radiation reducing reliance on thermal-based energy sources.
Substantial human populations located near prospective sites leading to land-use conflicts.
Large freshwater bodies that interfere with construction costs.
The uneven distribution of viable hotspots for cost-effective exploitation.
What is a potential environmental consequence of improperly managed geothermal plants on local water sources?
Introduction of oxygen-rich waters leads to increased aerobic activity improving ecosystem health.
Increased nutrients in water bodies encourage algae bloom and enhance fish populations.
Contamination with heavy metals can harm aquatic organisms and make water unsafe for consumption.
Cooling of water sources promotes species diversity due to habitat diversification.
Which renewable energy source relies on tectonic plate boundaries and hot spots to produce energy?
Geothermal energy.
Wind power.
Solar power.
Hydroelectric power.
In what type of geographic location would you most likely find a high potential for geothermal energy production?
Along tectonic plate boundaries.
In areas far from volcanic activity.
In flat, agricultural regions.
At middleschools near coastal lines.
If a comprehensive investigation aims to test the effects of temperature variations from geothermal activity on a freshwater ecosystem, which group would likely show immediate behavioral changes?
Fish species at various trophic levels.
Benthic algae and cyanobacteria.
Macroinvertebrates like dragonfly nymphs.
Zooplankton populations such as daphnia.
Which type of rock typically allows for efficient extraction of geothermal energy due to its high permeability?
Dense igneous rocks.
Sedimentary rocks with low permeability.
Non-porous metamorphic rocks.
Porous rock formations.

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Which strategy would most effectively reduce the environmental impact during the construction phase of a geothermal energy project?
Deploying single large-scale turbines rather than multiple smaller ones to increase output efficiency.
Implementing rapid construction timelines to shorten periods of local environmental stress from building activities.
Choosing locations near volcanic features where higher heat flow requires less invasive technology deployment.
Utilizing directional drilling techniques to minimize land surface disruption and habitat loss.
What is a characteristic of the steam used in geothermal power plants?
It is produced when the pressure of the hot water from the Earth's interior is dropped
It is produced by splitting atoms in a nuclear reactor
It is produced by evaporating water in a solar power plant
It is produced by burning coal or natural gas
Quelle stratégie politique pourrait maximiser la durabilité de l'énergie géothermique tout en minimisant son impact sur les écosystèmes locaux ?
Création de zones tampons réglementées autour des sites géothermiques pour protéger la faune et la flore contre les perturbations potentielles.
Limitation des investissements dans la R&D en technologies avancées pouvant réduire davantage l'impact environnemental.
Encouragement généralisé à l'exploration sans restrictions visant spécifiquement à protéger des espèces ou habitats sensibles.
Subventions accrues pour le développement rapide sans évaluation environnementale approfondie pour stimuler la croissance économique.