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"Geothermal" is a term applied to two different kinds of energy. One is energy derived from the internal heat of the Earth. The other is derived from energy that can be pumped out of the earth or water by a heat pump.
Geothermal energy derived from internal energy of the Earth could, in theory, be done anywhere. A limiting factor is the depth of the well that has to be drilled to get to the heat. In some places, such as at hot springs, drilling is not necessary. In others, the well would have to go too deep to be practical.
Geothermal from a natural heat sink with a heat pump is impractical where the local ground and/or water is too cold to be useful. Certainly an ice field or permafrost is not a practical source of heat. The limit might be considered to be an area where the heat source is 40 degrees F., 9 degrees C. or above. There are other factors; for example movement in water makes it a better heat source than rock, unless the rock is permeable and has groundwater flowing through it.
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How could geothermal energy source used?
Geothermal power can only be used in some areas.
What heating and cooling is popularly used now in some areas?
Geothermal energy is used in some areas.
Argue that geothermal energy should be the main energy source for the US What argument could be used to dispute this idea?
Geothermal power can only be used in some areas (apex)
Some argue that geothermal energy should be the main energy source for the US. What argument could be used to dispute this idea?
Geothermal power can only be used in some areas (apex)
some argue that geothermal energy should be the main energy source for the united states. What argument could be used to dispute this idea?
Geothermal power can only be used in some areas (apex)
Some argue the geothermal energy should be the main energy source for the US what argument could be useful to dispute this idea?
Geothermal power can only be used in some areas (apex)
How can geothermal energy be used?
geothermal energy is used to rotate turbines which in turn produce electricity
Will geothermal energy be commonly used in the future?
Geothermal energy might be a good energy sources and it might be commonly used in the future because there are clearly no disadvantages to geothermal energy.
What kind of energy is geothermal energy?
Geothermal energy is thermal energy that is made and stored in the Earth. Thermal energy determines the temperature of things. Geothermal energy can be used for electricity.
Were is geothermal used?
geothermal energy is used to heat homes and provide electricity.
Where at is geothermal energy commonly used?
geothermal energy is used in the earth something like solar energy but instead the energy comes from the earth and not the sun.
How long have people used geothermal energy?
People have used geothermal energy since the dawn of civilization for cooking and bathing
