Explain kinetic and gravitational potential energy, rules for conservation of energy and relationship between these quantities as well as apply the knowledge gained for useful purposes.
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What is a major advantage of geothermal energy?
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High greenhouse gas emissions
Dependence on fossil fuels
Renewable and sustainable
Large land footprint
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How does geothermal energy impact the environment compared to fossil fuels?
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It has no environmental impact
It has the same emissions
It has lower emissions
It has higher emissions
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What is a major advantage of geothermal energy?
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How does geothermal energy impact the environment compared to fossil fuels?
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Which of the following best describes the reliability of geothermal energy?
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Compared to other energy sources, what is the typical land footprint of a geothermal plant?
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What is a significant disadvantage of geothermal energy in terms of location?
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What is a major financial challenge associated with geothermal energy development?
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What is "induced seismicity" related to geothermal energy?
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Which gas is released in small quantities from some geothermal plants?
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Which of these is a disadvantage associated with geothermal energy?
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What is the overall current status of geothermal energy potential in Thailand?
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What is a potential future development for geothermal energy in Thailand?
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Which of the following best describes the initial cost of setting up a geothermal power plant?
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Based on the lecture notes, if a country has limited geological areas suitable for traditional hydrothermal geothermal, but has significant regions of hot, dry rocks, what recommendation would you give about developing geothermal energy?
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Considering the initial costs of geothermal plants, which long term factors should a government take into account when deciding to invest in a geothermal project?
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A geothermal plant has a capacity of 100MW. However, during the year it only manages to operate at an average capacity of 70MW due to seasonal variations of underground water flow. What long term strategy is advisable?
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A town is located near a geothermal site with moderate seismic activity. Based on the lecture notes and your understanding of the risks, how would you advise the town on balancing the benefits of geothermal energy with the risks of induced seismicity?
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Based on the lecture notes, if a country aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become less dependent on fossil fuels, which approach would you recommend regarding the development of geothermal energy?
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A region is considering the development of a geothermal plant. However, there is a strong advocacy group that is concerned about potential environmental impacts. What strategy would you recommend to address the concerns and ensure the project moves forward?
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Given the small land footprint of geothermal plants, how might this advantage influence urban planning decisions in regions with suitable geothermal resources?
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A country is deciding between investing in geothermal energy and importing natural gas. They have the financial resources for both. Based on the lecture notes, what would you consider to be a crucial factor to advise them?
