Case Study: Geothermal Energy Production in Iceland (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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By mid-20th century, what was Iceland's status in Europe?
By mid-20th century, what was Iceland's status in Europe?
Among Europe's poorest nations
How many active volcanoes does Iceland have approximately?
How many active volcanoes does Iceland have approximately?
200
What heats underground water in geothermal energy production?
What heats underground water in geothermal energy production?
Magma close to Earth's surface
When was Iceland's first geothermal power plant built?
When was Iceland's first geothermal power plant built?
1969
Which event accelerated Iceland's geothermal development?
Which event accelerated Iceland's geothermal development?
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 receive geothermal heating?
What % of Iceland's buildings receive geothermal heating?
87%
What % of Iceland's electricity is generated by geothermal plants?
What % of Iceland's electricity is generated by geothermal plants?
30%
How many of Iceland's 70 fish farms use geothermal water?
How many of Iceland's 70 fish farms use geothermal water?
20
What % of geothermal electricity do aluminium smelters consume?
What % of geothermal electricity do aluminium smelters consume?
Up to 70%
When was the Blue Lagoon spa formed?
When was the Blue Lagoon spa formed?
1976
What is the Icelink project designed to do?
What is the Icelink project designed to do?
Export electricity to the UK