what is energy obtained from the earth known as
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GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
Geothermal energy is heat that is generated within the Earth. (Geo means “earth,” and thermal means “heat” in Greek.) It is a renewable resource that can be harvested for human use.
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The energy obtained from earth is known as Geothermal energy.
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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 called 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.
- If found only at any specifuc region at its hotspot.
- The extraction causes noise pollution.
- It have low efficiency as compared to fossil fuel.
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