Year Level(s) | Years 11-12 |
Subject Area(s) | Science General Science Earth & Environmental Science |
Topic(s) | Energy Renewable Energy Geothermal |
Resource Type | Fact Sheet |
Geothermal is considered a form of renewable energy as heat is continuously produced from deep in the earth. This fact sheet provides information about geothermal energy in Australia. It describes the origin of geothermal energy, the types of resources available, how the energy is extracted, the potential for geothermal energy and the advantages and disadvantages of this resource.
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Australian Curriculum content statements
Science: ACSES041; ACSES043