AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
A limitation of geothermal power is that it
A.is only viable where subsurface heat is accessible
B.produces huge CO₂ emissions
C.works only at night
D.requires flooding valleys
Explanation
Core Concept
High-grade geothermal needs hot rock near the surface — Iceland and the Ring of Fire have it; most regions do not.
Correct Answer
Ais only viable where subsurface heat is accessible
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