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Where does thermal energy come from?

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Geothermal energy comes from with the earth, steam is piped from underground into power stations to drive electicity generating turbines. An example is Wairakei near Taupo in central North Island of New Zealand.

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Heat energy can be transferred by convection, conduction and radiation. Heat is the flow of energy from a warm object to a cooler object.

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The sun is the ultimate source of thermal energy. Thermal meaning heat. The sun gives us heat.

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