What is thermal power generation?

　An energy source　：　Water is boiled by burning coal,oil and natural gas,and them the turbine generator is rotated by steam.

　The geographical conditions of a location　：　The location which is close to the consumption areas and easy to obtain the fuel.

　Features of supply　：　Large-scale power generation is possible,and it is easy to abjust the supply.Power plantsin suburb are not transmitting electricity for a long distance of big cities.

　Problems　：　Air pollutants including carbon
dioxide made by burning fuels.

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