Question

geothermal energy can be found almost anywhere on earth but generators that are used to convert the resource into energy are expensive to build. which of the following characteristics of renewable energy makes it so important that a community should invest in developing its geothermal activity?
○ renewable energy is better for the environment.
○ renewable energy is considered alternative.
○ renewable energy is dependable.
○ renewable energy is popular.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Renewable energy is better for the environment": Geothermal energy, as a renewable energy, has environmental benefits like reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. Investing in it helps the community's environmental sustainability, which is a key reason for investment.
• "Renewable energy is considered alternative": Just being an alternative doesn't inherently justify investment; it needs a more substantive benefit.
• "Renewable energy is dependable": While geothermal can be reliable, the main driving factor for community investment in developing it (despite high setup costs) is more about environmental benefits than just dependability.
• "Renewable energy is popular": Popularity alone isn't a strong enough reason for a community to invest in the costly development of geothermal energy.

Answer:

A. Renewable energy is better for the environment.