Geothermal Energy
By: Arianna Greenberg & Christine Doka
What is Geothermal Energy?
• Energy derived from the heat in the interior or
the earth
• Found mainly on plate boundaries, otherwise
known as geothermal ‘hot spots’
How Geothermal Energy Works
Advantages to Geothermal
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Virtually no pollution
Less $$
Less space needed
Conserves energy
Easy to produce
Disadvantages to Geothermal
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Supply might spontaneously ‘run out’
Hard to find stable location to build plant
Large water requirements
Harmful gas could escape
Possible earthquakes
Potential
• Continuous energy flow
• Could supply 20% of world’s energy
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