The current practice of geothermal power generation may not always provide a practical renewable energy source because __________________
A)in some cases,the heated groundwater is used much faster than it is recharged
B)power plants have high maintenance costs
C)geologically heated groundwater is unsuitable for these plants and must be purified first
D)in some instances,pollution emissions can be very high
E)in many cases,the magma is used faster than it is recharged

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Geothermal power generation relies on heated groundwater, and in some cases the rate of usage is faster than the rate at which the water is recharged, making it an impractical renewable energy source.

The Current Practice of Geothermal Power Generation May Not Always