Generating Electricity II

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Created on: 11-06-13 18:05

How can electricity be generated by geothermal energy-Volcanic Rocks

Contain radioactive substances e.g. uranium. When these decay they release heat energy, warming up the rocks. In volcanic areas, this may heat water, which rises to the water as hot water and steam. Used to drive turbines and electricity generators.

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How can electricity be generated by geothermal energy-Hot Rocks?

Some places, rocks are hot, but no water/steam. Drilled down, to rocks + pump cold water down. Hot rocks heats up water, returns to surface as hot water and steam. Used to turn turbines & generators.

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Where are some geothermal power stations?

Iceland, California, Italy

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What are the advantages of geothermal energy?

Renewable, no fuel costs, no harmful pollutants

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What are the disadvantages of geothermal energy?

Not widely available-most parts of the world

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How can electricity be generated by geothermal energy-Hot Rocks?

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Some places, rocks are hot, but no water/steam. Drilled down, to rocks + pump cold water down. Hot rocks heats up water, returns to surface as hot water and steam. Used to turn turbines & generators.

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Where are some geothermal power stations?

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What are the advantages of geothermal energy?

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What are the disadvantages of geothermal energy?

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Generating Electricity II