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Question
The energy generated from the earth is called ______.
Options
Tidal energy
Geothermal energy
Wind energy
Solar energy
Solution
The energy generated from the earth is called geothermal energy.
Explanation:
The vast amount of heat energy is stored in the lower layers of the earth's crust. This is called geothermal energy. It is derived from heat in the earth's core. Geothermal energy can either be used as steam to produce electric current in power stations or directly as primary heat, such as water, buildings, etc.
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