Geothermal Energy
Right now our country and planet as a whole, is in an energy crisis. Our non-renewable resources are running out. Oil is at outrageous prices and our economy is suffering. The people of this planet need to start looking for an alternative energy source because our fossil fuels will not last forever. Geothermal energy is one of many different ways we can preserve our fossil fuels. Geothermal energy is better for the environment because it does not involve burning and can not hurt our ozone layer. It is also a renewable resource.
The definition of geothermal energy is in its name. Geo means earth and thermal means heat, so geothermal is the earth's natural heat (Geothermal Research Council). There are three different classifications of geothermal energy; low, moderate, and high temperatures. The low temperature energy is less than 194 degrees Fahrenheit; it is used for ground source heat pumps. Ground source is used to heat pumps at 40 degrees to 100......
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