Basic Information
What is Geothermal energy
Geothermal energy is heat from inside the Earth that is used to make electricity and heat homes.
What is the country that uses the most geothermal energy
U.S.A aka United State Of America
what is one strengths of geothermal
it works day and night and does not change due to the weather
true or false, geo means freezing cold
false
How is geothermal energy used?
When water reaches the surface, the pressure drops and the water turns into steam. The steam makes a turbine, which is connected to a generator that makes electricity.
Which country uses the least amount of geothermal energy
Iceland
does geothermal energy create pollution
no, it doesn't make pollution
True or False , geothermal energy makes a minor earthquake when you dig
true
what does geo and thermal mean
geo means earth
thermal means heat
mention 3 country that use geothermal. hint ( one starts with ph )
United States, Iceland and the Philippines
one weakness of geo thermal energy
💵 Can be expensive to build power plants
true or false, Iceland is the most country to use geothermal
False
who made the first geothermal power generator
Prince Piero Ginori Conti
Why is geothermal energy important
Geothermal energy is important because it reduces pollution .
where are geothermal generators located
mostly near volcanos
true or false, geo is a Greek word
True
from the video , what does the turbines do.
They said the turbines generated electricity by spinning from steam or hot water underground. In geothermal power plants, the steam turns the turbine, and the turbine powers a generator
mention 2 countries that use the least geothermal. hint ( one starts with s )
Iceland, Sweden
why are they located to near volcanoes. 🌋
it is the best place to find free, intense heat from inside the Earth.
mention 3 other words for geothermal