Question

answer these in bullet points summarized

is geothermal a renewable resource

whats an advantage of geothermal

what a disadvantage of geothermal

how can u harvest geothermal

where can geothermal energy be found

how can geothermal be used as energy

Answer 1

- **Is geothermal a renewable resource?**
- Yes, geothermal energy is considered a renewable resource because it is derived from the Earth's internal heat, which is replenished naturally.

- **What’s an advantage of geothermal?**
- Low greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

- **What’s a disadvantage of geothermal?**
- High initial capital costs for installation and exploration.

- **How can you harvest geothermal?**
- By drilling wells to access hot water or steam, and using it to generate electricity or provide direct heating.

- **Where can geothermal energy be found?**
- Primarily in areas with volcanic activity, tectonic plate boundaries, and hot spots (e.g., Iceland, the Philippines, and the western United States).

- **How can geothermal be used as energy?**
- For electricity generation, direct heating (e.g., district heating systems), and for heating/cooling buildings through geothermal heat pumps.