Geothermal energy – Energy generated by heat stored deep in the earth
In order to learn the term geothermal we need to break down the word and remember it's parts:
Geo = earth
Thermal = heat
The way to remember thermal is heat:
My Thermos flask always has a hot drink in it.
Thermal = heat
The way to remember that Geo is earth:
Gee! we owe (geo) everything to the earth.
Geo = earth
So
Geothermal = Earth Heat
or heat from the earth
Geothermal is heat from the earth that can be used to heat things like a house:
Pipes buried in the earth with water circulating through them can be used to heat a house.



