Energy from steam or hot water produced from hot or molten underground rocks.

Energy from steam or hot water produced from hot or molten underground rocks.

• A. Biomass
• B. Geothermal Energy
• C. Solar Energy
• D. Wind Power

Answer: (B)

Geothermal energy harnesses heat stored beneath the Earth's surface. When hot or molten rocks heat underground water, the resulting steam or hot water is brought to the surface to drive turbines or provide direct heating. This is why it’s the best fit for the described energy source: it specifically relies on underground heat rather than sunlight, wind, or burning organic material. Biomass uses burned organic matter; solar depends on sunlight; wind power relies on moving air. Geothermal energy offers a steady, on-demand supply where underground heat is accessible.

Geothermal energy harnesses heat stored beneath the Earth's surface. When hot or molten rocks heat underground water, the resulting steam or hot water is brought to the surface to drive turbines or provide direct heating. This is why it’s the best fit for the described energy source: it specifically relies on underground heat rather than sunlight, wind, or burning organic material. Biomass uses burned organic matter; solar depends on sunlight; wind power relies on moving air. Geothermal energy offers a steady, on-demand supply where underground heat is accessible.