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1. Geothermal - comes from the earth's internal heat. Opinions differ somewhat on where this comes from, but it seems to be accepted that this is partly heat left from the very hot rocks the earth was formed from, and partly from radioactivity deep in the earth.

2. Nuclear - comes from fission of nuclei of uranium and plutonium, which releases energy because mass is destroyed.

3. Tidal - comes from gravitational effects of the sun and moon on the oceans

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Why geothermal energy and nuclear energy different in respect?

Geothermal energy comes from the Earth's core. As we can't examine this directly, scientists are uncertain just what produces this energy. Some will come from radioactive decay, and some is the residue from when the Earth was formed as a lump of hot matter, from some unknown supernova. As far as we know there is no nuclear fission process going on in the core, though I don't see why this should be discounted. Nuclear energy as produced by man is definitely a process of nuclear fission, so this is the difference.


Where does geothermal energy come from nuclear or power plants?

Geothermal energy comes from the Earth's internal heat, not from nuclear power plants. It involves tapping into the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface to generate electricity or for heating applications.


Where does all the energy in the Earth come from?

The energy on Earth comes from various sources, including the Sun, which provides solar energy through sunlight. Geothermal energy from the Earth's core also contributes to the energy available on Earth. Other sources include nuclear energy from radioactive decay and gravitational energy.


Where does the heat for geothermal energy come from'?

The molten core of planet Earth is the source of heat for geothermal energy. from underground from steam directly from the earth


How geothermal energy come from volcanoes?

Geothermal energy from volcanoes is derived from the heat generated by magma beneath the Earth's surface. This heat is used to produce steam that drives turbines to generate electricity. Volcanoes provide a natural source of intense heat that can be harnessed for geothermal energy production.

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What energies come from sunlight?

Most of the energy we use - whether industrial or otherwise (for instance, the food we eat) comes from sunlight. The main exceptions are geothermal energy, tidal energy, and nuclear energy.


What energy source don't come from the sun?

Tidal energy, geothermal energy, and nuclear energy are examples of energy sources that do not directly come from the sun. Tidal energy is generated by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun, geothermal energy comes from heat within the Earth's crust, and nuclear energy is produced by splitting atoms in a controlled reaction.


What Energy resources that don't come from the sun?

Geothermal energy, which comes from the heat within the Earth's crust, and nuclear energy, which is generated from the splitting of atoms in nuclear reactions, are two examples of energy resources that do not come directly from the sun.


What energy sources is in no way derived from the Sun?

Geothermal energy sources depend on primeval heat from the Earth's core.This is mainly derived from radioactive decay in the Earth's core, with a small contribution from gravity pressure.Similarly, Nuclear Reactors do not depend on the Sun for their energy.And one day we hope, the nuclear fusion problem will be cracked.And to a small extent, the electrical energy developed in a battery does not depend on the Sun, but most of the energy needed to make the battery would probably have come from a solar source.and the solar source is like solar pannels so if the solar energy depends on the sun geothermal energy does too.


Why geothermal energy and nuclear energy different in respect?

Geothermal energy comes from the Earth's core. As we can't examine this directly, scientists are uncertain just what produces this energy. Some will come from radioactive decay, and some is the residue from when the Earth was formed as a lump of hot matter, from some unknown supernova. As far as we know there is no nuclear fission process going on in the core, though I don't see why this should be discounted. Nuclear energy as produced by man is definitely a process of nuclear fission, so this is the difference.


Where does geothermal energy come from nuclear or power plants?

Geothermal energy comes from the Earth's internal heat, not from nuclear power plants. It involves tapping into the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface to generate electricity or for heating applications.


Which of these kinds of energy does not come from the sun?

Geothermal energy does not come from the sun. It is generated from the heat produced within the Earth's core, which warms underground water or creates steam that is then harnessed for energy production.


Does geothermal energy originally come from the sun?

No it doesn't because geothermal energy originally comes from the ground!


What is another source of energy besides the sun?

Most of the energy we use here on Earth ultimately comes from the Sun. That includes wind energy, water energy, coal, and many others. There are mainly two energy sources that DON'T ultimate come from the Sun. One is geothermal power; the other is tidal energy.


Why can geothermal energy tidal power and nuclear energy not be traced back to the sun?

Geothermal, tidal, and nuclear energy cannot be traced back to the sun because they do not come from the sun. Geothermal energy is energy extracted from heat trapped in Earth's mantle. Some of this heat is left over from Earth's accretion billions of years ago, and some of it is produced by the decay of radioisotopes in the mantle. Nuclear power is derived from the fission of radioactive isotopes of elements like uranium, plutonium, and thorium. These are the same radioactive materials that heat the Earth via a much slower, natural decay process. These materials were originally formed by a supernova, or exploding star, but they were not produced by our sun. Tidal power is produced by harnessing the changing tides. The tides are a result of the Moon's gravitational influence on Earth's oceans.


What kind of energy does not come from the sun?

Nuclear energy. Other forms like fossil fuels, hydro, solar, wind, biomass, depend on the sun.


What would electricity be like in the near future?

Nuclear energy will run out in 2,100 AD and fossil fuels will run out in 2,300 AD. After that, clean and renewable energy will be commonly used. In the near future, most electricity will come from hydroelectric energy and geothermal energy.