Case Study: Geothermal Energy Production (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What was Iceland's economic status by the mid-20th century?
What was Iceland's economic status by the mid-20th century?
Among Europe's poorest nations
On which geological feature is Iceland located?
On which geological feature is Iceland located?
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge
How many active volcanoes does Iceland have approximately?
How many active volcanoes does Iceland have approximately?
200
What heats the underground water in geothermal energy production?
What heats the underground water in geothermal energy production?
Magma close to Earth's surface
When was Iceland's first geothermal power plant constructed?
When was Iceland's first geothermal power plant constructed?
1969
Which event dramatically accelerated Iceland's geothermal development?
Which event dramatically accelerated Iceland's geothermal development?
The 1973 oil crisis
What % of Iceland's total primary energy comes from geothermal sources?
What % of Iceland's total primary energy comes from geothermal sources?
65%
What % of Iceland's buildings are heated by geothermal energy?
What % of Iceland's buildings are heated by geothermal energy?
87%
Which crops are grown year-round in Iceland's geothermal greenhouses?
Which crops are grown year-round in Iceland's geothermal greenhouses?
Tomatoes, cucumbers & green peppers
How much geothermal electricity do Iceland's aluminium smelters consume?
How much geothermal electricity do Iceland's aluminium smelters consume?
70%
When was the Blue Lagoon tourist attraction formed?
When was the Blue Lagoon tourist attraction formed?
1976
By what % did geothermal production increase between 1990 and 2014?
By what % did geothermal production increase between 1990 and 2014?
1,700%
How many of Iceland's fish farms use geothermally heated water?
How many of Iceland's fish farms use geothermally heated water?
20 of 70