1.15 - geothermal energy

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where does geothermal energy originate from?

original formation of the planet and the radioactive decay of materials like uranium deep in the earth

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what is geothermal energy?

thermal energy generated and stored in the earth's crust

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what is geothermal energy used for?

directly used for heat or to generate electricity. heating is cheaper

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what are the pros of geothermal energy?

installation only slightly damages the earth, doesn't produce any pollutants, renewable, reliable

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what are the cons of geothermal energy?

can only be used in certain areas (eg. volcanic regions), power plants can be expensive to set up