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E-LEARNING MODULES AND LEARNING GUIDE FOR TEACHERS
Reliable source of electricity Requires a lot of space/land
Reduces air pollution Consumed faster than gasoline
Less flammable than gasoline
Biodegradable and easily diluted to
non-toxic concentrations
Geothermal
Advantages Disadvantages
Renewable energy source High capital investments
Reliable source of energy Geographically restricted
High efficiency and low maintenance High Maintenance cost
Geothermal can cause surface instability
Geothermal power plants can change the land
structure
ACTIVITY: POSTER
Design a poster that explains why renewable energy
resources are more advantageous than non-renewable
energy resources.
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