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A guide to the energy of the Earth - Joshua M. Sneideman

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Energy is neither created nor destroyed — and yet the global demand for it continues to increase. But where does energy come from, and where does it go? Joshua M. Sneideman examines the many ways in which energy cycles through our planet, from the sun to our food chain to electricity and beyond.

What is a source of energy that is internal to the earth systems?

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Joshua M. Sneideman, Erin Twamley
  • Editor Jamie Vernon
  • Director Marc Christoforidis
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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