1. Ian Gleisberg Chris Mason
Geothermal Energy
Ian Gleisberg
Chris Mason

2. What is geothermal energy?
Geothermal energy is the thermal energy stored in the earth
Earths core temperature is hotter than the surface of the sun
By harnessing this heat in a manner to generate energy it has provided a great source of renewable energy.

3. How is it used
Long pipes are drilled into the earth using large boring machines
The heat is then pumped into houses or pools and used to heat them

5. Advantages and Disadvantages
No fuel needed except for pumps
Heat can be pumped directly into houses
More than enough energy to supply all those who have access to it
It could power a small village or an enormous city
Could release poisonous gases into the air from underground
Have to be near tectonic plate faults for it to work
Expensive initial cost
Could trigger earthquakes by drilling into the tectonic plates