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the sun
gravitational compression of the still not fully compacted Earth (gravitational potential energy is converted to heat during compaction)
radioactive decay
comet and meteor strikes
cosmic rays and neutrinos from extra-solar sources
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What are 2 categories of heat sources?
Two categories of heat sources are natural heat sources and artificial heat sources. Natural heat sources include the sun, geothermal energy, and volcanic activity. Artificial heat sources include electric heaters, gas heaters, and oil heaters.
What are the natural sources of heat?
the earth interior
What are the three natural sources of heat and light?
The three natural sources of heat and light are the sun, fire, and lightning. These sources provide heat and light through processes such as nuclear fusion, combustion, and electrical discharge.
What are sources of natural heat in the environment?
Some sources of natural heat in the environment include sunlight, geothermal heat from the Earth's core, and friction generated by tectonic plate movement. These sources contribute to the Earth's overall temperature and play a role in shaping the climate.
Examples of heat sources?
Examples of heat sources could be grouped into two (2) based on there origin. They are; 1. Natural Heat Sources. The natural heat sources could be sub-divided into two; a. External Source, e.g Sun. b. Internal Source, e.g Geothermal, i.e. Magma. 2. Man-made Heat Sources. These includes heat generated from; a. Electricity, e.g Electric Cooker and Oven. b. Fire, e.g Coal.
What are some examples of natural sources of heat?
firefly etc or hot spring
What are the three natural sources of hydrocarbons?
The three natural sources of hydrocarbons are petroleum reservoirs beneath the Earth's surface, natural gas deposits, and organic matter found in sedimentary rocks that undergo heat and pressure to form hydrocarbons.
Are the stars natural sources of heat and light?
Yes, stars are natural sources of heat and light. They generate energy through nuclear fusion in their cores, which produces heat and light that radiates into space, including the light that we see from Earth.
What sources of heat energy are there now?
Liquefied petroleum gas is a source of heat we use now. If you're asking for a natural source, its obvious; the sun.
What are energy sources for a desalination plant?
Anything which will heat the water, so could be oil, natural gas, nuclear, or other means of getting heat.
What Sources can produce heat energy?
Sources that can produce heat energy include fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources like biomass, geothermal, and solar energy. Heat energy can also be produced through nuclear reactions and by burning waste materials.
What are some natural sources?
Natural sources refer to resources that occur in nature and are not manufactured. Examples include sunlight for solar energy, wind for wind power, rivers for hydropower, and wood for biomass energy. Other natural sources include geothermal energy from the Earth's heat and tidal energy from the oceans.
