Biomass

Biomass

11th - 12th Grade

12 Qs

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Biomass

Biomass

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Science

11th - 12th Grade

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NGSS
MS-PS3-5, MS-ESS3-4, HS-ESS3-2

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is biomass energy?

any organic matter that can be used by burning wood and other plant life.

Radiant energy emitted by the sun.

a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found mainly in underground deposits and widely used as fuel.

made by tapping into steam or hot water reservoirs underground; the heat is used to drive an electrical generator.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Fuelwood, charcoal, and manure provide up to ___% of energy in developing nations.

90

50

33

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Is biomass energy a renewable energy source?

Yes, always, because you can grow trees again.

No, it's just like fossil fuels.

It depends, only if the source is not overharvested.

No, because manure is not renewable.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is co-generation?

Substituting biomass for coal in a coal-fired power plant.

Vaporizing biomass at extremely high temperatures.

Using the extra heat from a power plant to heat a nearby business or homes.

Fermenting grain to form alcohol.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is co-firing?

Substituting biomass for some coal in a coal-fired power plant.

Vaporizing biomass at extremely high temperatures to form a gas fuel.

Using leftover heat from a power plant to heat nearby homes or businesses.

Fermenting biomass to form alcohol fuel.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a primary drawback to using biomass as an energy source?

It produces more sulfur dioxide emissions than coal.

Access to biomass is variable depending on location.

No waste materials can be used.

Removing the crops or trees for burning deprives the soil of nutrients used to grow them, resulting in lowered soil fertility.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is E-85?

A common type of fuel at most gas stations.

Fancy biomass fuel that costs $85 per gallon.

A mixture of 85% gasoline and 15% ethanol.

A mixture of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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