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Geothermal gradient

earth science Maturity 7-9

The ground gets hot deep down. It is very hot under our feet. This heat stays inside the Earth. We can use this heat for power. It helps us stay warm.

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File:Evolution of Earth's radiogenic heat.svg
Evolution of Earth's radiogenic heat.svg
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