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6.10 Geothermal Energy

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Geothermal energy is obtained by using the heat stored in the Earth's interior to heat up water, which is brought back to the surface as steam. The steam is used to drive an electric generator (the same steam-turbine setup as fossil fuel and nuclear plants).

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13 lessons

  1. 6.1Renewable and Nonrenewable ResourcesPreview lesson
  2. 6.2Global Energy ConsumptionPreview lesson
  3. 6.3Fuel Types and UsesPreview lesson
  4. 6.4Distribution of Natural Energy ResourcePreview lesson
  5. 6.5Fossil FuelsPreview lesson
  6. 6.6Nuclear PowerPreview lesson
  7. 6.7Energy from BiomassPreview lesson
  8. 6.8Solar EnergyPreview lesson
  9. 6.9Hydroelectric PowerPreview lesson
  10. 6.10Geothermal EnergyThis lesson
  11. 6.11Hydrogen Fuel CellPreview lesson
  12. 6.12Wind EnergyPreview lesson
  13. 6.13Energy ConservationPreview lesson

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