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Question : What powers the Earth's internal heat engine?

Option 1: Solar Energy

Option 2: Volcanoes

Option 3: Radioactive energy

Option 4: Tides


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Radioactive energy


Solution : The correct answer is Radioactive energy.

The planet's internal heat engine is fuelled by residual heat from Earth's origin as well as heat from radioactive material decay. Radioactive atoms have energy that they spontaneously release as high-energy subatomic particles or electromagnetic waves.

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