Living in tectonic landscapes adv

Question 1

Energy

Answer 1

• Geothermal provides 20% of icelands electrical energy amd 89% of domestic heat energy in homes
• Geothermal also saved gov 8.2 billion between 1970-2000
• creates jobs (4300) as renewable in smelting of aluminium.

Question 2

Agriculture

Answer 2

• 50,000m² of greenhouses powered by geothermal meaning iceland is self-sufficient

Question 3

Mining

Answer 3

• Basalt (solidified lava) can be used for road building and its ubiquitous (common) meaning little transportation needed