Geothermal Flashcards
1
Q
How does geothermal produce electricity
A
Water is pumped down to warm rocks near volcanoes and is heated. Then pumped back up and heats water
2
Q
geothermal Examples of fuel
A
Hot rocks below surface near volcanic activity
3
Q
geothermal Advantages
A
Renewable
No pollution
Can also be used to heat buildings directly
4
Q
geothermal Disadvantages
A
Have to have right equipment
Few places where it can be done
Expensive to drill deep
