Question

How many kinds of Geo thermal steams are there?

(a) 2

(b) 3

(c) 4

(d) 5

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This intriguing question comes from Geothermal Energy topic in division Ocean Energy & Geothermal Energy of Energy Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) 2

For explanation: There are two kinds of geo thermal steams, the one that originates from the magma is called magmatic steam and that from ground water heated by magma is called meteoritic steam. The latter is the largest source of geothermal steam.