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Geothermal energy is not a fossil fuel, because it is harnessing energy from the thermal heat energy within the earth and is not dependent upon decomposed ancient plants and animals, which is what coal, oil, and natural gas are, which is why they are called "fossil fuels."
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Is geothermal a fossil fuel?
No it is not
What is the most abundant fossil fuel in AMERICA'?
geothermal energy
What are two advantages of geothermal energy over fossil fuels?
Geothermal energy utilization does not cause air pollution as fossil fuelsGeothermal energy is renewable source of energy while fossil fuel is not.
Is geothermal energy a fossil fuel?
No. Fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas. Geothermal energy is a clean renewable energy powered by the heat from the centre of the earth. It is the only renewable energy whose power does not come from the sun.
What are three main source of heat?
Fossil fuel, solar (radiant), electrical, and geothermal.
Give one disadvantage to converting from fossil fuels to geothermal energy?
Converting one form of energy to other always lost some energy in the process. The use of Geothermal energy is making electricity, fossil fuel can make electricity through generator. Adding unnecessary step from fossil fuel -> geothermal -> electricity is nothing more than additional loss in energy transformation process.
Geothermal energy is considered a... fossil fuel renewable resource nonrenewable resource or a recyclable resource?
it is a renewable resource
What is the difference between solar geothermal nuclear fossil fuel hydroelectric energy?
they arn't the same type of energy
How can Geothermal Energy be used as a substitute for Fossil fuel energy in homes today?
If the location is suitable for geothermal energy use, that is, if there are hot rocks not too far below the surface of the earth, then a power plant can be built. This will generate clean electricity which can be fed into the grid and so to homes. Geothermal power plants mean that polluting fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power plants can be phased out.
Is geothermal energy good for your environment?
Yes, geothermal energy, like all renewable energy, emits no pollution or greenhouse gases, so, compared to fossil fuel energy, is good for the environment.
Do geothermal burn fossil fuels?
no
Does geothermal energy use fossil fuels?
no
