Geothermal Energy by Darian Monhatwa

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Geothermal Energy

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

GEOTHERMAL

THE HEAT FROM EARTH. ITS CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE. IT IS A RENEWABLE ENERGY.

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PRO'S FOR GEOTHERMAL

Geothermal energy is generally considered energy environmentally friendly and does not cause significant amounts of pollution.
Geothermal reservoirs are naturally replenished and therefore renewable.
Massive potential - upper estimates show a worldwide potential of 2 terawatts.
Excellent for meeting the base load energy demand.
Great for heating and cooling - even small households can benefit.

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CON'S FOR GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

There are some minor environmental issues associated with geothermal power.
Geothermal power plants can in extreme cases cause earthquakes.
There are heavy upfront costs associated with both geothermal power and plants in geothermal heating/cooling systems.
Very location specific.
Geothermal power is only sustainable if the reservoirs are properly managed.

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WHAT IS ENERGY?

THE POWER TO DO SOMETHING

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KINETIC ENERGY

BEING ABLE TO MOVE DOWN SOMETHING REALLY FAST

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POTENTIAL ENERGY

ENERY THAT THE CAPABILITY OF DOING SOMETHING

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GRAVITATIONAL ENERGY

SOMETHING THAT HAS THE PLACEMENT WITH THE EARTH

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ELASTIC POTENTIAL ENERGY

SOMETHING THAT IS STRETCHY

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CHEMICAL POTENTIAL ENERGY

SOMETHING THAT IS DANGEROUS

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MECHANICAL ENERGY

HAVING TO DO WITH ROBOTS AND OTHER THINGS

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LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY

ENERGY THAT STAY STILL AND IS INDESTRUCTIBLE

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Darian Monhatwa