Geothermal Energy 2

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from an underground reservoir to the surface and is converted to steam by using changes in pressure. The steam and liquid are separated, with the steam turning turbines (generating electricity) and the water is injected back into the reservoir to maintain the chamber's pressure.
Sometimes the hot water is used directly for home, and sometimes greenhouse, heating. It is also used to speed up the growth of aquatic animals (aquaculture).
II. Dependency on Geothermal Energy

Although we (the United States) are not taking advantage of all of the geothermal sources in the United States, the source is here today; it is not merely a hope for the future. The production of geothermal energy ranks third in the country's renewable resources, behind hydroelectric power and biomass conversion. Worldwide, there are more than 7,000 megawatts of electricity being generated. This is equivalent to production of about seven nuclear power plants.
III. Benefits: Energy Efficiency

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