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The formation of the earth included accretion, which saw the gases, dust and bits of rock and other materials superheated as they were compressed under the influence of gravity. The planet began life as a molten ball.
If we include the idea that a very large object slammed into earth to create the moon, that would have doubtless added enough thermal energy to liquefy all the material of the earth. Additionally, it would then would have had to cool down again to form a solid crust.
We should also speak to the idea that radioactive materials compressed in the core of the earth did and continue to decay, and they created (and still create) thermal energy as a result of the decay process. therefore, Geothermal energy comes from thermal energy from earth's core
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Energy from hot magma is called?
YES
Describe an alternative energy source that involves the earth?
Geothermal energy uses heat from deep under the ground.
In volcanic areas groundwater heated by magma is a source of what?
In volcanic areas the heated water is a source of escape for the volcanic gases. Water heated by magma gets very hot and needs to have a place to go or the ground will explode.
What is produced by heat within earth?
geothermal energy (source: 6th grade science textbook)
Does geothermal energy leave waste?
No, geothermal energy has no waste.
What does the city have to do to switch from their energy to geothermal energy?
You have to have a source of geothermal energy within reach, which not many cities have.
Which energy source contributes the least to climate change?
the answer to this is geothermal
Is geothermal a nonrenewable energy?
geothermal energy is a renewable source, so it will never ever run out.
Is geothermal energy a natral recource?
Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source, by using heat from the Earth to generate energy.
How long ago did geothermal energy start being used?
10,000 years ago geothermal energy served as a source of warmth and cleansing while the minerals of geothermal energy was used for a source of healing
Why is geothermal energy a good source of energy?
Geothermal energy is a free, natural resource. It is a renewable energy that will not run out and does not harm the environment.
Geothermal energy is an example of what energy source?
Renewable Natural Energy
Which is a renewable energy source?
Geothermal ( apex )
Can geothermal energy be change into to any other energy source?
No
Is geothermal energy a primary or secondary energy source?
primary
Is geothermal energy a sustainable source?
yes
Example of a renewable energy source?
geothermal
