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Geothermal Energy
How does geothermal energy work?
Geothermal energy uses the heat from the Earth.
What are some of the advantages of geothermal energy?
It is inexpensive to build and operate.
Energy source is free and will not run out.
Does not make green house gases.
What are some of the disadvantages of geothermal energy?
There are not many places to build geothermal stations.
Harmful gases and minerals may come up from the ground below.
They can be hard to control.
The water in the earth carries many pollutants.