SCI 1901E - Energy
Chapter Objectives - Chapter 18: Geothermal Energy
Lesson notes:
Geothermal energy is derived from the heat produced within the Earth's interior. This chapter is the last of the course that induces new material.
Objectives:
1. Be able to describe the origin and types of geothermal energy.
2. Be able to explain why geothermal energy is considered to be a low-grade energy source.
3. Be able to discuss the environmental impacts of using geothermal energy.
Vocabulary:
magma
tectonic plates
hydrothermal systems
wet and dry steam systems
geopressurized reservoirs
hot dry rock
Homework:
Additional sources of information:
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Geothermal Technologies provides a nice site on geothermal energy.
The International Geothermal Association provides pictures of geothermal sites around the world.
Los Alamos National laboratory provides a site on the extraction of geothermal energy from hot dry rock.
YouTube video by EnviroVideo n hot dry rock.
Last update: April 28, 2009