Question

What is geothermal energy? Give a brief paragraph.

Answer 1

Geothermal energy comes from the heat within the earth. The word "geothermal" comes from the Greek words geo, meaning earth," and therme, meaning "heat." People around the world use geothermal energy to produce electricity, to heat buildings and greenhouses, and for other purposes.

The earth's core lies almost 4,000 miles beneath the earth's surface. The double-layered core is made up of very hot molten iron surrounding a solid iron center. Estimates of the temperature of the core range from 5,000 to 11,000 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Heat is continuously produced within the earth by the slow decay of radioactive particles that is natural in all rocks.

Answer 2

geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the earth. thermal energy is the energy that determine the temperature of matter. the geothermal energy of the earths crust originates from the original formation of the planet and frim radioactive decay of mateials .