Power from the Earth - 阅读测试答案

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2 Question Sets13 Total Questions

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Questions 1 - 6
1

题目 1

正确答案

E

解释

Location: E

Although geothermal power generation appears to be a most attractive option, development has been slow. The world's first successful attempt at geothermal power generation was accomplished in Italy in 1904.

2

题目 2

正确答案

H

解释

Location: H

Japan, which is thought to have about 10% of the world's geothermal resources, may well have considerable advantages for tapping into geothermal power. It does have one of the longest serving power stations using geothermal energy.

3

题目 3

正确答案

D

解释

Location: D

Furthermore, geothermal power can provide a stable supply of electricity unlike other natural energy sources such as solar power and wind power, which both rely heavily on weather conditions.

4

题目 4

正确答案

C

解释

Location: C

When water is sent down to the depths of 1 to 3 km, it returns to the surface as steam and is capable of generating electricity.

5

题目 5

正确答案

B

解释

Location: B

Fortunately, sufficiently hot temperatures are available at considerably shallower depths.

6

题目 6

正确答案

G

解释

Location: G

A further consideration is the amount of risk involved in successfully setting up a new geothermal power production facility.

Yes No-Not-Given

Questions 7 - 13
7

题目 7

正确答案

NO

解释

Location: B

In certain areas, where the earth's surface has been altered over time—through, for example, volcanic activity-temperatures exceeding 300 degrees Celsius can be found at depths of a mere 1 to 3 km, which can be feasibly accessed.

8

题目 8

正确答案

NO

解释

Location: F

The international geothermal community at the World Geothermal Congress 2000 called upon the governments of nations to make strong commitments to the development of their indigenous geo-thermal resources for the benefit of their own people, humanity and the environment.

9

题目 9

正确答案

NOT GIVEN

10

题目 10

正确答案

YES

解释

Location: F

Secondly, the cost is still high when compared to today's most common sources of energy production: fossil fuels and atomic energy.

11

题目 11

正确答案

YES

解释

Location: G

To achieve this, extensive surveys, drilling expertise and time are needed. It is not uncommon for a project to encompass ten years from its planning stage to the start of operations.

12

题目 12

正确答案

NO

解释

Location: H

This figure, though impressive, accounts for a mere 0.4% of Japan's total generation of electricity.

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题目 13

正确答案

NOT GIVEN

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