Energy Resources

Question 1

Is the heat from the earth’s core due
to the slow decay of radioactive substances. This energy comes out to the surface through the tectonic plate boundaries and
edges where most formation of volcanoes occurs

Answer 1

Geothermal energy

Question 2

three main types of

geothermal energy systems:

Answer 2

1) direct use and district heating
2) geothermal power plants and
3) geothermal heat pumps

Question 3

Parts of a geothermal power plant

Answer 3

Production well ->Steam line -> turbine -> Generator -> transmission tower and cooling tower -> Injection well

Question 4

The process of converting mechanical energy from running water to electrical energy

Answer 4

Hydroelectricity

Question 5

two different types of a hydropower plant

Answer 5

Dam and Run of River

Question 6

An artificial process by which saline water (generally sea water) is converted to fresh water.

Answer 6

Desalination