Question

Read the article about geothermal power, which is produced using heat from inside the Earth. Write a summary about the advantages AND disadvantages of using geothermal power to create electricity. Your summary should be about 100 words long (and no more than 120 words long). You should use your own words as far as possible. You will receive up to 8 marks for the content of your summary and up to 8 marks for the style and accuracy of your language.

Answer 1

Geothermal energy is a clean, reliable, and renewable source, minimal in environmental impact, but limited geographically and may face technical and temperature-related challenges.

Step-by-step explanation:

Geothermal energy offers clean electricity generation, consistent power supply, and a renewable energy source, as it harnesses Earth's internal heat. Its environmental impact is minimal, especially in heating applications, and it can be sustainable given its basis on natural geological heat and radioactive decay. However, geothermal energy is limited by its dependency on geological hotspots, making it a less significant contributor to the global energy mix. Additionally, extracting geothermal energy involves deep drilling which can be technically challenging and economically unfeasible, especially for residential heating purposes. Geothermally produced electricity also faces limitations as often high temperatures required for industrial processes cannot be achieved with this method alone.