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Which countries have a number of geothermal energy-based plants?


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Geothermal energy:

  1. The heat which is present beneath the Earth's surface when derived in a usable form is called geothermal energy. This energy is then used to generate electricity.
  2. The Earth has many layers beneath it which are at very high temperatures compared to the surface of the Earth. The main sources of heat are obtained from the molten rocks and magma beneath the Earth's crust.

The countries that have a number of geothermal energy-based plants are given below:

  1. New Zealand
  2. The United State of America

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