Which statement best explains a drawback human populations would experience from replacing fossil fuels with geothermal energy?

Less cost-effective over time
Lower installation costs than fossil fuel plants
Limited energy plant locations available
Less pollution than fossil fuel plants
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

The chart below shows the primary energy production methods in two locations.

Location Energy production method
A burning of fossil fuels
B geothermal energy

If both the locations produce the same amount of energy, which of these statements best compares the two locations?
Location A has more water bodies than Location B.
Location B has more water bodies than Location A.
Location B uses more nonrenewable resources than Location A.
Location A uses more nonrenewable resources than Location B.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

A specific location in America produces electricity from fossil fuels and geothermal energy. The table below shows the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of the location from 1960 to 2000.

Year 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000
Carbon dioxide concentration (in parts per million by volume) 317 325 339 318 328

Based on the table, which of these conclusions is most likely correct?
In 1990, electricity was generated only from fossil fuels.
In 1980, electricity was generated only from geothermal energy.
Between 1960 and 1970, there was an decrease in the use of geothermal energy.
Between 1980 and 1990, there was a decrease in the use of geothermal energy and an increase in the use of fossil fuels.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

An energy company wants to build a geothermal energy plant within a wildlife preserve. Which of these is a likely benefit to building a geothermal energy plant in this area?

Increased growth in forest vegetation
Energy supplies will last indefinitely
The atmospheric temperature would increase
Nitrous oxide in the atmosphere would decrease
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Which statement best explains how humans would benefit from replacing fossil fuels with geothermal energy?

Less cost-effective over time
Lower installation costs than fossil fuel plants
More energy plant locations available
Less pollution than fossil fuel plants