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Iceland is almost on the Arctic Circle, so the climate there is often extremely cold. The ground is a great insulator with respect to heat. Underground homes anywhere in the world can remain at a constant comfortable temperature with very little help from artificial heating or cooling.
Consider the fact that public utilities distribute water to homes via underground pipes. No matter how cold it gets outside, when you open the faucet, it still comes out liquid.
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What was the Quakers' contribution to the underground railroads?
Their homes and property were used as rest stops for the slaves to stay at.
What are the equipments used on underground piping?
There a re various joint and vales. Sometimes booster pumps .
Why was the underground railroad was used for?
I believe you mean what was the underground railroad used for. And the answer to that is, during slavery, it set people free because no slave owners knew about it and that is how slaves would escape from slavery/slave owners.
What is geothermal?
AnswerThe word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo(earth) and therme(heat). So geothemal energy is heat from within the earth.It is used to heat homes, buildings, and other public areas. Alternatively, sometimes the heat is used to generate electricity. One country that uses geothermal energy regularly is Iceland.
What different types of housing were built by the Anasizi?
pueblos-above homes that could have 100 rooms in it kivas-underground chambers used for ceremonial reasons
Who used to own Iceland?
people who live in iceland
How are geysers used in Iceland?
The hot water geysers in Iceland have been capped and are used to provide "free" electricity and heating in Iceland.
Where can geothermal energy be used?
Iceland is a good example (because of the geology of the area) the undergraound heat radiating out from geothermal process' can be harnessed into renewable heating supply for homes ect.
What process is used to mine coal underground?
Underground mines consist of a series of parallel and interconnecting tunnels from which the coal is cut and removed with special machinery. The process is complex and sometimes dangerous.
What is dung made of?
dung is animal waste that is sometimes used to make homes (ants) or to feed other animals.
Where does most of the energy used in your home come from?
It is sent through wires(underground or over) to your homes, it is made by burning fossil fuels or wood, or by moving water, or solar.
Where does most of the energy used in the US come from?
It is sent through wires(underground or over) to your homes, it is made by burning fossil fuels or wood, or by moving water, or solar.
