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    Question

    The energy that can harness heat stored below the earth's surface is known as –

    A thermal energy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B nuclear energy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C tidal energy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D geothermal energy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. The Geothermal energy of the Earth's crust originates from the original formation of the planet (20%) and from radioactive decay of minerals (80%). Current worldwide installed capacity is 10,715 megawatts (MW), with the largest capacity in the United States (3,086 MW), Philippines, and Indonesia.

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