Geothermal Energy: Rare Renewable Energy
Geothermal Energy: Rare Renewable Energy
Sharica Greene
Lucas Hackett
Amy Keller
Beverly Miller
Christine Muntz
Professor Scott Maxon
DeVry University
Geothermal Energy: Rare Renewable Energy
Outline
Team D
Thesis Statement
Beverly Miller
Introduction
Conclusion
Christine Muntz
The History of Geothermal Energy
Sharica Greene
Producing/ Generating Electricity
Geothermal Opportunities
Geothermal Issues
Cost
Capacity
Amy Keller
Economics Advantages of Geothermal Energy
Lucas Hackett
Sustainability
Geothermal Power
Extraction of Fluids & Electricity
Environmental Effects
Geothermal Environmental Positives
Geothermal Environmental Negatives
Geothermal Energy: Rare Renewable Energy
Geothermal energy is taking a grand position in transcending the ecosphere towards an uncontaminated, more sustainable energy configuration. It is one of the rare renewable energy technologies that can provide new level unlimited possibilities for the future of the use and constant load on a power supply.
Introduction
From the creation of the Earth, energy has been present. Before man walked the Earth, the Sun provided heat to the planet below. As men began to walk the earth, they used the warmth of the sun during the day to search for food. At night when the stars and moon scarcely gave light, they had to find shelter and warmth. Eventually, fire was discovered which was able to provide heat and light during the night, and assisted with providing protection against dangerous animals. Fire was the first energy source they could control. As time went on, accidental discoveries were made using fire. Once they realized fire could be used to cook food, it made meals easier to chew. Fire was used to make stronger tools to hunt with. Fire was an energy source that made life easier. For many years to come, fire was the only source of controlled energy used until people discovered wind. Wind could move objects from one place to another. By
Sharica Greene
Lucas Hackett
Amy Keller
Beverly Miller
Christine Muntz
Professor Scott Maxon
DeVry University
Geothermal Energy: Rare Renewable Energy
Outline
Team D
Thesis Statement
Beverly Miller
Introduction
Conclusion
Christine Muntz
The History of Geothermal Energy
Sharica Greene
Producing/ Generating Electricity
Geothermal Opportunities
Geothermal Issues
Cost
Capacity
Amy Keller
Economics Advantages of Geothermal Energy
Lucas Hackett
Sustainability
Geothermal Power
Extraction of Fluids & Electricity
Environmental Effects
Geothermal Environmental Positives
Geothermal Environmental Negatives
Geothermal Energy: Rare Renewable Energy
Geothermal energy is taking a grand position in transcending the ecosphere towards an uncontaminated, more sustainable energy configuration. It is one of the rare renewable energy technologies that can provide new level unlimited possibilities for the future of the use and constant load on a power supply.
Introduction
From the creation of the Earth, energy has been present. Before man walked the Earth, the Sun provided heat to the planet below. As men began to walk the earth, they used the warmth of the sun during the day to search for food. At night when the stars and moon scarcely gave light, they had to find shelter and warmth. Eventually, fire was discovered which was able to provide heat and light during the night, and assisted with providing protection against dangerous animals. Fire was the first energy source they could control. As time went on, accidental discoveries were made using fire. Once they realized fire could be used to cook food, it made meals easier to chew. Fire was used to make stronger tools to hunt with. Fire was an energy source that made life easier. For many years to come, fire was the only source of controlled energy used until people discovered wind. Wind could move objects from one place to another. By
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