Geothermal Energy By Brooke Miller. Geothermal energy is formed and generated in the Earth

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  • Geothermal Energy By Brooke Miller
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  • Geothermal energy is formed and generated in the Earth.
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  • Geothermal energy is thermal energy and thermal energy is energy that determines the temperature of matter.
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  • The Earths Geothermal energy originates from the original forming of the Earth, from radioactive decay of minerals and and from volcanic activity.
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  • Geothermal gradient is the difference in temperature between the core of the planet and its surface.
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  • Geothermal energy generated from hot springs is used for space heating and bathing. It is also used to generate electricity.
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  • Geothermal power is coast effective, reliable, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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  • Geothermal power has historically been limited to areas near tectonic plate boundaries.
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  • The power generated by geothermal energy is more cleaner for the environment and can help reduce global warming.
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  • Geothermal power is considered to be sustainable because the heat extracted is small compared to the earths heat content.
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  • Geothermal Energy