Question

in a small rural community, the local government is exploring options to transition to renewable energy sources to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and mitigate environmental impacts. the community is considering various renewable energy options. which of the following scenarios best represents the implementation of geothermal energy?

the community installs solar panels on rooftops of residential buildings to harness energy from sunlight.

wind turbines are erected in an open field near the community to generate electricity from wind power.

the community taps into underground reservoirs of hot water and steam to produce electricity and heat buildings.

Explanation:

To determine the correct scenario for geothermal energy, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes solar energy (using sunlight via solar panels), not geothermal.
• The second option describes wind energy (using wind via turbines), not geothermal.
• The third option involves tapping underground hot water/steam, which is the core of geothermal energy (harnessing Earth's internal heat).

Answer:

C. The community taps into underground reservoirs of hot water and steam to produce electricity and heat buildings.