Geothermal power
By: Neil Morris
Series: Energy sources; Energy sources series
Publisher: Frankiln Watts
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780749667368
Subjects: Geothermal resources; Juvenile literature; Multiple use; Power resources
Description: Geothermal energy is produced by heat deep inside the Earth and we use it to power machines, as well as to heat our homes, schools and offices. How do we harness geothermal power? Will it ever run out? Can it provide us with the energy we need in our power-hungry world? This book answers these questions and many more. It looks at the different ways we use geothermal power around the world and at the role it may have in thefuture. It also explores some areas of concern surrounding its use.
Notes: "An Appleseed Editions book"--Title page verso.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Heat from the earth; title: Inside our planet; title: Volcanic world; title: Hot springs and geysers; title: In ancient times; title: Developing industry; title: Direct use; title: Generating electricity; title: Heat pumps; title: Around the world; title: Renewable benefits; title: Potential problems; title: Future trends.