Fossil Fuels and Geothermal Energy

What is geothermal energy?

• The geothermal energy is the heat that comes from inside the earth

• It is an alternative energy source

Geothermal energy can be converted into

• electricity

• heat

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Where is geothermal energy available?

• Is available in certain areas of the earth

• Is available anywhere on Earth's surface.

Geothermal energy is an alternative source of energy that can be used for

• heat buildings

• bathing

• generate electricity

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There are different types of geothermal energy systems

• Direct use and district heating systems

• Electricity generation power plants

• Geothermal heat pumps

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What is the name of one of the most active geothermal areas in the world?

• the Ring of Fire, which encircles the Pacific Ocean

• fire country

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How does geothermal energy find its way to the earth's surface?

• Volcanoes and fumaroles (holes in the earth where volcanic gases are released)

• Geysers

Geothermal electricity generation requires

• wind

• sun

• water or steam at high temperatures

What Are the Advantages of Geothermal Energy?

• Geothermal Energy Sourcing Is Good for the Environment

• Geothermal Is a Reliable Source of Renewable Energy

• High Efficiency of Geothermal Systems

• Little to No Geothermal System Maintenance

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When was geothermal energy discovered?

• a few years ago

• since antiquity