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Geothermal power plants drill deep wells underneath
Earth's surface to pump water that is heated by magma. The steam from this hot water spins a turbine
that is hooked up to a generator that produces electricity. The cold water is then pumped back into
Earth to be reheated.

Do you think geothermal energy is a renewable resource? Why or why not? What are the benefits of
using this energy to power homes and businesses? Can you think of any consequences to communities
or the surrounding environment?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Geothermal provides a reliable source of energy as compared to other renewable resources such as wind and solar power. This is because the resource is always available to be tapped into, unlike with wind or solar energy.

Explanation:

Because its source is the almost unlimited amount of heat generated by the Earth's core. Even in geothermal areas dependent on a reservoir of hot water, the volume taken out can be reinjected, making it a sustainable energy source.

Answer 2

Answer:

A geothermal power plant gets energy from the heat deep below the surface of the earth. Shafts are drilled down, often as deep as several kilometres, one to pump water down to the hot rocks, and another nearby which will allow the heated water (or steam) to rise up. This steam is then used to spin electricity turbines to generate electricity.

Explanation: