y

Geothermal energy is a source of energy generated by

using hot rocks and cold water. The cold water is
heated up by sending it down under the ground.

How it works:

1. The cold water is sent down to the

hot region.
2. The steam goes up, spinning the
turbines and driving the
generators.
3. Power is sent to homes

Advantages:
Disadvantages
1. Geothermal energy does not contribute
1. There are not many places to
to the greenhouse effect.
build power plants
2. It is renewable.
2. Hot rocks of the correct type
3. No fuel is needed.
are needed.
4. Power stations don’t take up much
space.