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When it is overused.
Geothermal energy became quite popular in Rotorua, New Zealand. Many people had drilled down to the hot water that was just about everywhere. Now however they are finding that the temperature of the water is reducing as is the amount of water available.
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Is geothermal power renewable or nonrenewable?
Geothermal poweris a renewable source of energy if it is utilised correctly.However if the geothermal resourceisn't managed correctly it can be over-exploited and in which case there are doubts about whether this resource can be truly classed as renewable. Whilst the resource is eventually replenished, it can take many years, and so I would say that geothermal can only be truly classed as a renewable resourceif used correctly, because if not the energy source will be run out.
Which of these is a nonrenewable resource Wind Solar energy Geothermal energy or Fossil fuels?
The only one classified as non-renewable is fossil fuels. In fact, fossil fuels are the ONLY energy resources that are classified as non-renewable, simply because we know that there must be a finite supply, however large. Similar forms of bio-energy such as peat may be considered non-renewable because of the long time frame required to replace it compared to its rate of use. So when we say "non-renewable" it means that oil cannot be created to meet future demands on human time scales.
Is geothermal energy affected by solar energy?
Since geothermal energy comes from underneath the earth you would say no. But since there is water flowing to from the the wells that produce the geothermal energy and solar energy (heat from the sun) can change water temperature, it can.
Why do we say geothermal energy is not sustainable?
Not only is it sustainable, it's also a "passive" energy source ***
How is geothermal energy carbon neutral?
No. Geothermal is a renewable energy source. All renewable energy sources (solar, wind, water, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal, ocean thermal, biomass, biofuel and hydrogen) are non-polluting, having no effect on global warming.
What are atcually renewable source of energy?
there are so many renewable energys but i can say some: solar energy, hydro power, geothermal energy........
Is geothermal power renewable or nonrenewable?
Geothermal poweris a renewable source of energy if it is utilised correctly.However if the geothermal resourceisn't managed correctly it can be over-exploited and in which case there are doubts about whether this resource can be truly classed as renewable. Whilst the resource is eventually replenished, it can take many years, and so I would say that geothermal can only be truly classed as a renewable resourceif used correctly, because if not the energy source will be run out.
Is obsidian renewable or non renewable?
A renewable resource is something that is still there after we have used it. Like solar energy, wind power, tidal power, geothermal power. We can take advantage of these today and they will still be there tomorrow to be used again. Opals take many millions of years to become what they are today. So we say they are NOT renewable.
Which of these is a nonrenewable resource Wind Solar energy Geothermal energy or Fossil fuels?
The only one classified as non-renewable is fossil fuels. In fact, fossil fuels are the ONLY energy resources that are classified as non-renewable, simply because we know that there must be a finite supply, however large. Similar forms of bio-energy such as peat may be considered non-renewable because of the long time frame required to replace it compared to its rate of use. So when we say "non-renewable" it means that oil cannot be created to meet future demands on human time scales.
How important will geothermal energy be in the future?
It is difficult to say. There are many forms of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal among others) and some are easier to set up than geothermal. A geothermal power plant requires two shafts drilled deep into the earth to get hot water and steam for the plant, and wind and solar may be an easier answer for the future.
Is geothermal energy affected by solar energy?
Since geothermal energy comes from underneath the earth you would say no. But since there is water flowing to from the the wells that produce the geothermal energy and solar energy (heat from the sun) can change water temperature, it can.
Why do we say geothermal energy is not sustainable?
Not only is it sustainable, it's also a "passive" energy source ***
Why is crude oil a non-renewable energy?
When we say 'renewable', what we really mean is that the energy source is replenishing at least as fast as it is being used. Since the sun is always shining, it is renewable. Crude oil, and other fossil fuels, replenish very slowly - on the scale of millions of years.
What are the non conventional energy?
I would say solar,wind, tidal, wave, biomass,geothermal. Whether nuclear should be included is doubtful, but some will do so.
Is a Toasters energy nonrenewable or renewable?
Kinda a dumb question...Sorry!.....The toaster is just an end user device....It doesn't have energy as such...It USES energy in the form of electricity. Where that energy comes from can either be RE or Non RE, it... (the toaster) doesn't care. Like I say...Dumb question....
How are non-renewable energy resources better than renewable resources?
Generally they are more convenient and portable. Most of our energy is produced by non renewable sources and society is, presently, adapted to that. Many people would say they were not better, because of the carbon they are putting into the atmosphere. They are cheaper at the moment because few countries have a price on carbon. See the related question below.
Which non-renewable energy resources are fossil fuels?
Renewable means that it comes back again tomorrow even after we have used it as much as we can today, like sunlight, or wind or tidal power.Tropical rainforests are non-renewable (well, not for hundreds and hundreds of years) and are NOT fossil fuel.Most non-renewable sources of energy are fossil fuels, but there are many minerals like gold and silver, etc, that are not fossil fuels, but are non-renewable. Strictly speaking if we wait around for millions of years some of them might renew, but generally we say, if we use up all the gold in the world today, then there's no more tomorrow. Non-renewable!
