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What are two advantages of geothermal energy?

Two advantages of geothermal energy are its renewable nature, as it is derived from heat stored beneath the Earth's surface which is constantly replenished, and its low greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, making it a cleaner energy source. Additionally, geothermal energy provides a steady and reliable source of power, as it is not dependent on external factors like weather or sunlight.


Why is geothermal energy so popular?

Because it's a 'clean' (nonpolluting) and potentially cheap long-term resource. After all, the center of the Earth has been molten hot for billions of years, and is expected to remain so for billions more.


What kind of resource is geothermal?

Geothermal is a renewable resource, it uses heat from inside the earth to providesa safe,clean non-polluting energy source.AdvantagesIt is theoretically inexhaustible energy sourceNon pollutingOften an excellent supplement to other renewable resourcesDoesnt require structures such as solar panels or windmills to collect the energy- it can be directly used to heat or produce electricity (so it is very cheap)DisadvantagesNot available in many locationsNot much power per vent


What are the good and bad points geothermal power?

Good points: Geothermal power is a renewable energy source that produces low greenhouse gas emissions, has a small land footprint compared to other power generation methods, and provides a consistent and reliable source of energy. Bad points: Geothermal power can be limited by geography, with suitable sites only available in specific regions, and drilling and exploration costs can be high. There is also a potential for seismic activity and subsurface water contamination in some cases.


What does geo-thermal mean?

Geo thermal is word made up from two Greek words for Earth and Heat. Geothermal is therefor heat from the earth The temperature of the earth rises as you go down towards the core. The heat gets so intense that rocks are molten (magma and lava). Some locations on the earths surface have "hot spots" where this hot rock is close to the surface (Iceland) and people can drill down to it to use the heat as an energy source or use naturally occurring stream sources (geysers) for power. Geothermal energy i cheap, environmentaly friendly and interesting.