Question

geothermal energy is heat energy from the earth. the prefix \geo\ means earth and the root word \thermal\ means heat.
advantages of geothermal energy

• there is little to no pollution.
• it is a renewable resource.
• it is fairly efficient.

disadvantages of geothermal energy

• the technology is not perfected.
• the power plants are expensive to build

choose the correct answer
what is an advantage of geothermal energy?
power plants are expensive to build.
there is little to no pollution.
it is a nonrenewable resource.

Explanation:

To determine the advantage of geothermal energy, we analyze each option:

• "Power plants are expensive to build" is a disadvantage (from the "Disadvantages" section of the table).
• "There is little to no pollution" is listed under "Advantages of Geothermal Energy" in the table.
• "It is a nonrenewable resource" is incorrect because geothermal energy is a renewable resource (as stated in the "Advantages" section).

Answer:

B. There is little to no pollution (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C with A: Power plants are expensive to build, B: There is little to no pollution, C: It is a nonrenewable resource)