How long has man used geothermal?
For 10,000+ years! It was originally used by ancient peoples for hot springs, bathing, and heating.
Geothermal energy, on the other hand, is relatively modern. The first geothermal power plant was built in 1904 in Tuscany, Italy.
How is geothermal energy renewable?
Geothermal energy is completely renewable, because it is made from steam pretty much. We get it from within the Earth, so as long as the Earth is around, geothermal energy will be available. So geothermal energy is a renewable resource, meaning it will not run out or take a very long time to. It is made in the Earth's interior, the steam can be produced continuously, and because when the water is used it goes…
Where is geothermal energy being used?
Geothermal energy is being used extensively in NZ to produce power, Many countries in the world, especially Iceland and New Zealand are using geothermal energy. Geothermal energy is used in cooling and heating devices, like thermostats, and heating vents. They are also used in some greenhouses. California uses the most geothermal energy in the US. In 2013, the Golden State used over 80 percent of the geothermal energy used nationwide. Nevada is second with 15…