What is the author's opinion of geothermal ene
问题详情
What is the author"s opinion of geothermal energy？
A．Geothermal energy has some disadvantages, but it is probably going to be used in the future.
B．Geothermal energy is a source that should be explored further before large-scale production begins.
C．Geothermal energy offers an opportunity to supply a significant amount of power in the future.
D．Geothermal energy should replace water power in the production of electricity for the United States.请帮忙给出正确答案和分析，谢谢！
参考答案
正确答案：C
解析：... known geothermal resources... could produce... 10% of the electricity... for the western statesGeohydrothermal resources not yet discovered could.., provide... [the] equivalent [of] the electricity produced from water power today." Choice A is not correct because the author points out the disadvantages but argues in favor of using geothermal energy. Choice B is not correct because the author does not mention exploration as a prerequisite to further production. Choice D is not correct because the author cites the potential for geothermal energy to equal the production of water power, not to replace water power.
