13. Geothermal Power Geothermal power is an important source of energy. Since the amount of energy contained in 1 pound of water is a function of its temperature, you might wonder whether water obtained from deeper wells contains more energy per pound. The data in the table are reproduced from an article on geothermal systems

Is there a significant positive correlation between average maximum drill hole depth and average maximum temperature?

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Average (max.) Average (max.) Location of Well El Tateo, Chile Drill Hole Depth (m) Temperature (C) 650 230 Ahuachapan, El Salvador 1000 230 Namafjall, Iceland 1000 250 Larderello (region), Italy 600 200 Matsukawa, Japan 1000 220 Cerro Prieto, Mexico 800 300 Wairakei, New Zealand 800 230 Kizildere, Turkey 700 190 The Geysers, United States 1500 250