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How efficient is geothermal energy compared to other fossil fuels?
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∙ 12y ago
Not very, because geothermal energy use is efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, but it only meets less than 1% of U.S. power needs.
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Is geothermal energy good for your environment?
Yes, geothermal energy, like all renewable energy, emits no pollution or greenhouse gases, so, compared to fossil fuel energy, is good for the environment.
What are two advantages of geothermal energy over fossil fuels?
Geothermal energy utilization does not cause air pollution as fossil fuelsGeothermal energy is renewable source of energy while fossil fuel is not.
Is geothermal energy a fossil fuel?
No. Fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas. Geothermal energy is a clean renewable energy powered by the heat from the centre of the earth. It is the only renewable energy whose power does not come from the sun.
How can geothermal energy be used to replace fossil fuels?
it is way better than fossil fuels
Give one disadvantage to converting from fossil fuels to geothermal energy?
Converting one form of energy to other always lost some energy in the process. The use of Geothermal energy is making electricity, fossil fuel can make electricity through generator. Adding unnecessary step from fossil fuel -> geothermal -> electricity is nothing more than additional loss in energy transformation process.
Is geothermal energy good for your environment?
Yes, geothermal energy, like all renewable energy, emits no pollution or greenhouse gases, so, compared to fossil fuel energy, is good for the environment.
What are two advantages of geothermal energy over fossil fuels?
Geothermal energy utilization does not cause air pollution as fossil fuelsGeothermal energy is renewable source of energy while fossil fuel is not.
Does geothermal energy use fossil fuels?
no
How efficient is hydroelectric power compared to fossil fuel?
Hydroelectric power is about 90% efficient while fossil fuels are about 60% efficient.
Is geothermal not a fossil fuel or is it a fossil fuel?
Geothermal energy is not a fossil fuel, because it is harnessing energy from the thermal heat energy within the earth and is not dependent upon decomposed ancient plants and animals, which is what coal, oil, and natural gas are, which is why they are called "fossil fuels."
What is the most abundant fossil fuel in AMERICA'?
geothermal energy
What are some energy sources that offer alternatives to fossil fuels?
water power, geothermal energy, solar energy
How can geothermal energy be used to replace fossil fuels?
it is way better than fossil fuels
Is geothermal energy a fossil fuel?
No. Fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas. Geothermal energy is a clean renewable energy powered by the heat from the centre of the earth. It is the only renewable energy whose power does not come from the sun.
Are fossil fuels example of geothermal energy?
No, thats chemical energy. Geothermal would be using heat that comes from within the earth itself.
Why must new resources of energy be found?
Because soon the world will run out of fossil fuels, and no energy will be generated therefore we have to make new options of tidal energy or geothermal energy etc. - geothermal energy is probably the best source as CO2 is bare and the method of this is not expensive and not hard to make. This is why everyday we should be more energy efficient and start saving!
How else could geothermal energy be used?
geothermal energy can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels and coal in the future , it is a good source of energy because it does not cause pollution.
