what is energy obtained from the earth known as
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Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy is the heat produced deep in the Earth's core. Geothermal energy is a clean, renewable resource that can be harnessed for use as heat and electricity. Geothermal energy is heat that is generated within the Earth.
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The energy obtained from the earth is known as Geothermal energy.
Knowledge regarding concept :-
Geothermal energy is the heat of the Earth and is the naturally occurring thermal energy found within rock formations and the fuids held within those formations.
- Geothermal energy carried by natural geysers is utilized for generating electricity.
Merits of Geothermal Energy :-
- Geothermal energy is the most versatile and least polluting renewable source of energy.
- It can be harnessed for 24 hours throughout the year.
- Geothermal energy is relatively inexpensive.
- As compared to solar energy and wind energy, the power generation level of geothermal energy is highest.
- Geothermal energy can be used for power generation as well as direct heating. The water is pumped from underground hot water deposits and is used to heat houses.
- It found only at any specifuc region at its hot spot.
- The extraction causes noise pollution.
- It have low efficiency as compared to fossil fuel.
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