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(A) Geothermal energy is energy generated using steam. (B) This steam is obtained when solar energy heats up water in lakes and rivers.

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Question

  1. Geothermal energy is energy generated using steam.
  2. This steam is obtained when solar energy heats up water in lakes and rivers.

Options

  • (B) contradicts (A).

  • (B) is the reason for (A).

  • (A) is true but (B) is false.

  • (A) and (B) are independent of each other.

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Solution

(A) is true but (B) is false.

Explanation:

Solar energy can be used to generate steam by heating water using solar thermal systems. However, the steam is not obtained simply by heating water in lakes and rivers.

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Chapter 9: Mineral and Energy Resources - Part II - Exercises [Page 206]

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Austine Vas, Hemant M. Pednekar, Vidhya Malar Geography Our Earth [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 9 Mineral and Energy Resources - Part II
Exercises | Q II. 3. | Page 206
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