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Revision as of 07:45, 9 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Geothermal is an energy resource that allows us to use the thermal energy underground in volcanic regions to heat or to power electrical appliances.
About Geothermal
- Geothermal is a renewable energy resource.
- Geothermal has energy in the thermal energy store of rocks underneath the Earth's surface.
Power
Geothermal can be used to provide hot water or generate electricity.
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| A diagram of a geothermal power station. |
- 1. Cold water is pumped deep underground.
- 2. Water is heated as it passes through rocks underground.
- 3. Water turns to steam and passes down pipes to turn a turbine.
- 4. The turbine causes a generator to spin.
- 5. The generator makes an electrical current.