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THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS
6.1 Geothermal power plants can possibly cause groundwater contamination
when drilling wells and extracting hot water or steam. How would you pre-
vent this type of contamination? Explain.
6.2. Is geothermal energy a viable alternative renewable energy source that is
capable of replacing fossil fuels in the United States? Explain.

6.3 Why do you think there has not been more extensive development of geo-

thermal energy? Explain.

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