Essentials of Geology (Fifth Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393263398
Author: Stephen Marshak
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 12, Problem 1RQ
To determine
The fundamental sources of energy.
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 1RQ
Energy comes from several sources, such as solar radiation, gravity,
Explanation of Solution
There are several fundamental sources of energy in the Earth’s system and they are energy directly from the sun: formed by nuclear fusion reactions in the sun; energy directly from gravity: gravitational attraction force between the moon and sun; energy involving solar energy and gravity; energy via photosynthesis; energy from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal); energy from inorganic chemical reactions; energy from nuclear fission; and energy from the Earth’s internal energy.
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Chapter 12 Solutions
Essentials of Geology (Fifth Edition)
Ch. 12.2 - Prob. 1QQCh. 12.3 - Prob. 1DYEWCh. 12.3 - Prob. 1QQCh. 12.4 - Prob. 1DYEWCh. 12.4 - Prob. 1QQCh. 12.5 - Prob. 1QQCh. 12.6 - Prob. 1QQCh. 12.7 - Prob. 1DYEWCh. 12.7 - Prob. 1QQCh. 12.8 - Prob. 1QQ
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