geothermal power
Underground heat can generate steam and electricity. This topic is part of Energy within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
geothermal power trivia questions
Geothermal power uses heat from where?
Answer: Inside Earth
Bonus fact: Underground heat can generate steam and electricity.
What machinery is commonly turned by geothermal steam to generate electricity?
Answer: Turbine
Bonus fact: The turbine drives a generator.
Which country generates a large share of its electricity from geothermal energy because of its volcanic setting?
Answer: Iceland
Bonus fact: Iceland also uses geothermal heat extensively for buildings.
Geothermal power plants often use underground steam to turn what?
Answer: Turbines
Bonus fact: Turbines drive electrical generators.