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When the water reaches the surface, the pressure is increased, which causes the water to turn into steam.
False
The steam spins a turbine which is connected to a motor that produces electricity.
False
Hot water is pumped from shallow underground through a well under high pressure.
False
The cooled water is pumped back into the Earth to end the process.
False
The steam cools off in a heating tower and condenses back to water.
False
Explore the process of generating electricity using geothermal energy. Learn how hot water is used to produce steam that drives a turbine connected to a generator. Discover how the cooled water is recycled to start the process again.
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