geothermal

• What is geothermal energy?

  Thermal energy generated and stored in the earth
• How does geothermal energy originate?

  From the planet's formation and radioactive decay
• What natural feature is heated by geothermal energy?

  Hot springs
• How can geothermal energy be used directly?

  For heating homes
• What is the cheaper method of using geothermal energy?

  Pumping water down for heating
• What happens to water in geothermal electricity generation?

  It is heated until converted to steam
• What drives the generators in geothermal power plants?

  Steam rising from heated water
• Where can geothermal energy be used effectively?

  In volcanic regions
• What is a drawback of geothermal power plants?

  They can be expensive to build
• What is an environmental benefit of geothermal energy?

  It produces no pollutants like carbon dioxide
• What type of resource is geothermal energy?

  Renewable resource
• How reliable is geothermal energy over time?

  It is reliable over long periods
• What are the pros and cons of geothermal energy?

  Pros:

  • Renewable resource
  • Produces no pollutants
  • Reliable over long periods
  • Minimal environmental damage during installation

  
  

  Cons:

  • Limited to certain geographic areas
  • High initial construction costs