Generating Electricity Flashcards

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What is geothermal power?

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Steam rises to the surface is the earth, or is not far below it. The steam can be collected and pipes to a power station to drive the turbines directly.
Geothermal energy does not have any fuel costs.

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What sources are used to generate electricity?

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Fossil fuels, biomass or the sun. This type of power station is called a thermal power station.

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