(a) What is geothermal energy?
(b) What are the advantages of wind energy?
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▶️(a) The heat energy obtained from the molten rocks formed in the deeper hot regions inside the earth are called geothermal energy.
▶️(b) Advantages of wind energy are:
a) It is an inexhaustible source of energy.
b) It does not cause any environmental pollution.
c) It is available at free of cost.
(a) Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. The adjective geothermal originates from the Greek roots γη (ge), meaning earth, and θερμος (thermos), meaning hot. Earth's internal heat is thermal energy generated from radioactive decay and continual heat loss from Earth's formation.
(b) 1. Wind Energy Is Renewable & Sustainable
2. It’s Also Environmentally Friendly
3. It Can Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumption
4. Wind Energy is Free
5. It Has A Small Footprint
6. Both Industrial & Domestic Wind Turbines Exist
7. Wind Energy Can Provide Power For Remote Locations
8. Wind Technology is Becoming Cheaper
9. It Is Also Low Maintenance
10. It Has Low Running Costs
11. Wind Energy Has Huge Potential
12. It Can Increase Energy Security
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