Multiple choice How is geothermal energy influenced by the sun? Geothermal energy increases due to an increase in the intensity of the sun's rays. Geothermal energy decreases due to decrease in the intensity of the sun's rays. Geothermal energy converts nuclear energy to thermal energy. Geothermal energy is not influenced by the sun. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Geothermal energy is not influenced by the sun. The source of geothermal energy is the heat present in the earth's crust.