Geothermal Energy
AP Environmental Science · Flashcards · Recall
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE · FLASHCARDS
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QUESTION
What is the role of heat exchangers in geothermal systems?
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What is the primary economic benefit of geothermal energy?
QUESTION
State the formula for geothermal gradient.
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Geothermal gradient =
Temperature change
Depth
\frac{\text{Temperature change}}{\text{Depth}}
Depth
Temperature change
. Measures rate of temperature increase with depth, typically 25-30°C per km.
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