Multiple choice

What is the source of geothermal energy?

  1. natural underground reservoirs of steam and hot water

  2. the splitting of atoms to release energy

  3. very hot minerals deep underground

  4. sunlight heating surface waters

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Explanation

Geothermal energy is heat derived from the sub-surface of the earth. It is harnessed by tapping into underground reservoirs of steam or hot water.