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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In this interactive, the steps involved in mineral exploration including geophysical and geochemical are explored. A cross-sectional view of a landscape, above and below ground, is provided and there are labels identifying various mineral and energy resources below the surface. Exploration processes, ...
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. This is a PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying teacher notes, which outlines the characteristics of a range of renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. It describes the positives and negatives of ...