Question

Is geothermal energy different to thermal energy?

Answer 1

geothermal Energy is a type of thermal energy which is produced and stored in the earth. It is derived from the heat produced by Earth.

in one sentence
yes it is very different from thermal energy

Answer 2

Geothermal energy is thermal energygenerated and stored in the Earth. ... The geothermal gradient, which is the
difference in temperature between the core of the planet and its surface, drives a continuous conduction of thermal energy in the form of heat from the core to the surface.

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