The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons when relevant.

The diagram illustrated below depicts the process of producing

electricity

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using geothermal

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. The process involves five key stages, beginning with the pumping of cold

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and culminating in the generation and transmission of

electricity

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.

Initially

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, cold

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is pumped down into the geothermal zone through a series of underground pipes. These pipes lead to an area of hot rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface. Upon reaching

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zone, the

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is heated by the geothermal

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from the rocks until it reaches its boiling point.

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, the heated

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is channelled into a production well and transported back to the surface through a series of vents. Upon reaching the surface, the hot

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enters a condenser, where it undergoes a condensation process to produce steam.

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steam is

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directed towards

turbines

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. The high-pressure steam drives the

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, causing them to spin.

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mechanical

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is

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converted into electrical

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by a generator

that is

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connected to the

turbines

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. The spinning

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power the generator, thereby producing

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.

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, the generated

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is transmitted to a transformer, which steps up the voltage for efficient transmission through power lines. The

electricity

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is

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distributed to various local power stations, from where it is supplied to industrial, commercial, and residential users.