Question

The energy possessed by steam produced by geothermal energy is _________.

• A. potential energy
• B. kinetic energy
• C. hydroelectric energy
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both (a) and (b)

1. The underground water comes in contact with 'hot spots’ present in the earth’s crust and steam is generated.
2. This energy possessed by the hot water below the earth is called Geothermal energy.
3. Geothermal energy is the heat from the Earth.
4. In a geothermal power plant, the steam generated is used to rotate a turbine, generating electric power.
5. Here, the steam has potential energy as it comes from the heating of the earth's crust and the rotation of the turbine is kinetic energy.

Hence, the energy possessed by steam produced by geothermal energy is potential energy & kinetic energy.