Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Geothermal Energy
Explanation:
. Geothermal energy is obtained by harnessing heat from the interior of the Earth.
. Hot springs and geysers release underground heat in the form of steam or hot water.
. This steam is used to rotate turbines and generate electricity.
. It is a renewable and sustainable source of energy with low carbon emissions.
. Geothermal power plants operate continuously, unlike solar or wind energy.
Information Booster:
. Major geothermal power producers include Iceland, New Zealand and the USA.
. In India, geothermal potential sites include Puga Valley (Ladakh) and Manikaran (Himachal Pradesh).
Additional Knowledge:
Ocean Thermal Energy (Option a)
. Uses temperature difference between surface and deep ocean water.
Tidal Energy (Option b)
. Generated using rise and fall of sea tides.
Thermal Energy (Option d)
. A general term for heat energy, not a specific electricity-generation method.
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