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What is the process of splitting heavy atoms into lighter atoms called?
What is the process of splitting heavy atoms into lighter atoms called?
What type of energy is created by both fission and fusion?
What type of energy is created by both fission and fusion?
What is the rate of change in temperature with depth called?
What is the rate of change in temperature with depth called?
What type of energy is essential due to gravity and gravitational potential energy?
What type of energy is essential due to gravity and gravitational potential energy?
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In which areas is geothermal heat used directly?
In which areas is geothermal heat used directly?
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Study Notes
Nuclear Reactions
- The process of splitting heavy atoms into lighter atoms is called nuclear fission.
- Both fission and fusion reactions create nuclear energy.
Geothermal Energy
- The rate of change in temperature with depth is called the geothermal gradient.
- Potential energy due to gravity and gravitational potential energy is called gravitational potential energy.
Direct Uses of Geothermal Heat
- Geothermal heat is used directly in areas such as:
- Space heating
- Greenhouses
- Aquaculture
- Industrial processes
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Test your knowledge of nuclear energy with this quiz! Explore the concepts of nuclear reactions, fission, fusion, and the generation of heat energy. Learn about the different ways nuclear energy is harnessed and its impact on the environment.
