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Installed Geothermal Capacity

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021

Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

Students can use this interactive graph, table, and map to see the capacity of installed geothermal in regions around the world.
Students can select the countries and timelines they wish to see going back as far as 2000.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

Students can see the progression of geothermal energy around the world over time and see which countries have the most installed capacity.
The map and chart are easy to read and can be customized.

Prerequisites

Students should know how to read a line graph and world map.
Students may need to learn about geothermal energy, as there is no explanation or additional information provided in the resource.

Differentiation & Implementation

Teachers can guide students in isolating the data for Iceland and pairing it with the video Geothermal Energy in Iceland.
To understand the low emissions and environmental impacts of geothermal, students can watch the Energy 101: Geothermal Energy video.
After learning about the installed capacity of geothermal, students can explore the Installed Solar Energy Capacity. or Installed Wind Energy Capacity.

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