Which of the following is a listed resource that attracts people to hazardous areas due to energy?

• A. Diamonds/precious metals
• B. Geothermal energy
• C. Tourism
• D. Cannot afford to move

Answer: (B)

Geothermal energy is energy from the Earth’s heat, usually found in volcanic or tectonically active regions. These places draw people and investment because the heat can be tapped to generate electricity and supply heating, making them economically attractive despite the hazards like eruptions, gas emissions, or ground instability. The other options don’t fit this idea: diamonds and precious metals are valuable resources but not energy sources; tourism can bring people to hazardous areas for reasons other than energy; and being unable to move is a socioeconomic factor, not a resource that pulls communities in for energy.