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Geothermal energy can reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by replacing energy that would have come from burning fossil fuels. It is basically a fairly clean energy source

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What is the cost on the environment when using geothermal energy?

It does nothing


What is the cost of using geothermal energy in the environment?

to much


What are some problems with using geothermal energy?

There are quite a few different problems associated with using geothermal energy. Geothermal energy is quite expensive to utilize for example.


Is geothermal energy a natral recource?

Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source, by using heat from the Earth to generate energy.


What is a sentence using the word geothermal?

Geothermal energy is heat from the Earth.


Where is geothermal used?

Geothermal energy is being used extensively in NZ to produce power, Many countries in the world, especially Iceland and New Zealand are using geothermal energy.


How is geothermal converted into energy?

it can be converted by using flash or conserving energy from plants


Which does not damage geothermal electricity generating system?

underground heat


How does geothermal energy happen?

Geothermal energy is generated by harnessing heat from the Earth's core, which produces natural geothermal heat. This heat is then extracted using wells and converted into electricity through steam turbines. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that is sustainable and environmentally friendly.


Are fossil fuels example of geothermal energy?

No, thats chemical energy. Geothermal would be using heat that comes from within the earth itself.


What is geothermal energy and hydrothermal energy?

Geothermal energy is energy produced using the heat from under the earth.Hydrothermal is energy produced by using the different temperatures of water. Places in the Tropics with warm surface water but also deep cold water are most suitable.Both geothermal and hydrothermal are renewable and clean.


Could stoves be used for geothermal energy?

No, stoves are not designed to harness geothermal energy. Geothermal energy is typically captured using specialized systems that tap into the heat stored within the Earth's crust through geothermal power plants or geothermal heat pumps. Stoves are designed for cooking or heating food using fuel like gas, electricity, or wood.