1.3.3

Geothermal Energy

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Geothermal Energy

In volcanic places, magma (underground lava) has lots of internal energy. The magma heats rocks, which heat water in pipes. This rotates a turbine, which turns a generator.

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Advantages

  • Renewable.
  • Reliable.
  • Does not produce greenhouse gases.
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Disadvantages

  • Can only be used where there is volcanic activity close to the surface.
  • Geothermal plants can lead to the instability of the land surrounding it.

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3Particle Model of Matter

4Atoms & Radiation

5Forces

5.1Basics of Motion

5.2Forces

5.3Effects of Forces

5.4Pressure

6Waves

7Magnetism

8Astrophysics

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