Social Studies, 04.02.2020 22:52 renee9913

Energy resources such as fossil fuels must be transported to power stations before they can be used to generate electricity. the transportation significantly adds to the cost of power production. how is the cost of transportation reduced in geothermal power stations?
a) the power stations are built close to the cities where the power generated must be supplied.
b) the power stations are built close to the hot springs and other sources of geothermal energy.
c) the power stations are built along with thermal power stations so that the cost of construction is reduced.
d) plastic pipes, which are cheaper than metal pipes, are used to pipe steam from the source to the power stations.

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