Question

Why the water in geysers or hot springs are naturally hot?

• A. Groundwater absorbs the internal heat of the earth.
• B. They flow through an underground volcano, which heats up the water.
• C. They are heated by the sunlight.
• D. Due to internal chemical reactions and combustions, the water gets heated.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Groundwater absorbs the internal heat of the earth.

Goundwater absorbs the internal heat of the earth. Trapped water is heated and then thrown clear of its reservoir as hot water or steam, carrying heat with it.