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Colorado Geological Survey: Gradient Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides geothermal maps of Colorado with the intent being to identify possible sources of geothermal energy. It explains how the temperature measurements were taken and the reasons the results must be considered to be...
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Handout
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Energy Education: Geothermal Gradient

For Students 9th - 10th
A good, concise explanation of the geothermal gradient and how and why the Earth's temperature gets hotter and hotter with increasing depth. Includes two diagrams showing this and the heat transfer mechanisms that are taking place.
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Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Geothermal Resources in Indiana [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how geothermal energy is harnessed in Indiana.