geothermal Flashcards
1
Q
what is geothermal energy
A
heat energy extracted directly from the earths crust
2
Q
what are pros of geothermal energy (4)
A
- very efficient
- renewable
- generates few greenhouse gases
- inexpensive to run
3
Q
what are cons to geothermal energy (2)
A
- requires access to geothermal vents
- building is very expensive
