How is geothermal energy used?
A) Power lines are hooked up to geysers to generate static electricity.
B) Geothermal steam and hot water are tapped and piped to turbines that generate electric power.
C) Geothermal steam is piped to traction engines connected to the local power grid.
D) Hot springs are fed to water heaters that are plugged in to the local power grid.

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Geothermal energy is harnessed by tapping into the Earth's natural heat in the form of steam and hot water. This steam and hot water are then used to drive turbines that generate electricity, making option B the correct answer.

How Is Geothermal Energy Used