Environmental
A NH property with a geothermal heat pump system draws heat from the ground using:
ACombustion of natural gas
BGround loops that exchange heat with the earth's stable subsurface temperature✓ Correct
CSolar panels on the roof
DSteam from volcanic activity
Explanation
Geothermal (ground-source) heat pumps use buried ground loops to exchange heat with the earth's stable underground temperature — extracting heat in winter and rejecting heat in summer. They are environmentally friendly and efficient in NH's climate.
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