Geothermal

Question 1

What are the Advantages of Geothermal?

Answer 1

• Its renewable
• Its reliable
• Not producing any green-house gases

Question 2

What are the Disadvantages of Geothermal?

Answer 2

• Few suitable places
• Expensive to build
• Can’t provide our power needs
• Could release dangerous gases (e.g. radon)

Question 3

What is the cost of Geothermal?

Answer 3

It is expensive to build. 0 cost for usage (fuel)

Question 4

Describe the Process

Answer 4

• The Earth stores a lot of thermal energy
• Wells can be drilled and water pumped to where the hot rocks are
• The hot rocks turn the water into steam, which is returned to the surface
• Steam turns turbine