Which of the following is NOT a source of biomass fuel?

Forest, mill, and agricultural waste

What is the primary function of direct-firing systems in biopower plants?

To produce steam by burning biomass

How do direct-firing systems increase energy efficiency in some cases?

By using steam for manufacturing processes or heating buildings

What does co-firing refer to in the context of power plants?

Blending biomass with fossil fuels

Blending solar energy with fossil fuels

What is one of the benefits of using co-firing systems in coal-fired power plants?

Significant reduction in emissions

What is the purpose of drilling wells in landfills?

To release methane from decaying organic matter

What happens to methane gas after it is transported to a central processing facility?

It is filtered and cleaned before burning

It is released into the atmosphere

It is converted into solid waste

What is one environmental benefit of using landfill gases for energy?

Reduces the release of methane into the atmosphere

What role do bacteria play in anaerobic digestion?

They decompose biomass in the absence of oxygen.

They consume oxygen to produce energy.

They convert methane into carbon dioxide.

They increase the oxygen levels in closed vessels.

How can anaerobic digestion be beneficial for waste management?

It converts waste into usable compost.

It increases the volume of waste.

It requires large amounts of oxygen.

What is one of the main environmental benefits of using ethanol as a fuel?

It reduces the dependency on foreign oil.

It increases the production of smog.

It adds net greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.

It requires more offshore drilling.

What is ethanol primarily produced from?

Renewable and sustainable resources

What are the two main methods to convert biomass into ethanol?

Sugar-platform and thermochemical conversion

Catalytic cracking and reforming

What is the primary purpose of using enzymes in the thermochemical process?

To break down cellulose in woody fibers

To increase the temperature of the reaction

What role does gravity play in the water cycle related to hydroelectric power?

It moves water from high ground to low ground.

It evaporates water from oceans.

It condenses water vapor into clouds.

What are spillway gates used for in a dam?

To restrict water flow from the reservoir

What is the primary function of the turbine in a hydroelectric power plant?

To convert water flow into mechanical energy

What role does the penstock play in a hydroelectric power plant?

It channels water to the turbine

It transmits electricity to power lines

What causes wind to occur on Earth?

The uneven heating of the Earth's surface

The gravitational pull of the moon

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30 sec • 1 pt

What are renewable energy sources?

Sources that can be replenished in short order

Sources that are non-replenishable

Sources that are always expensive

Sources that are only available in certain regions

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a common renewable energy source?

Biomass

Hydroelectric power

Geothermal

Nuclear power

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify a renewable energy source from the following options.

Coal

Wind

Natural gas

Oil

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary source of biomass energy?

Living or recently living plant material

Fossil fuels

Solar panels

Wind turbines

Which material has been historically used by humans for biomass energy?

Coal

Wood

Natural gas

Oil

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest biomass energy resource today?

Solar energy

Wind energy

Wood

Geothermal energy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Besides wood, what other materials can be used for biomass energy?

Metals

Plastics

Plant-derived materials

Minerals

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Renewable Energy Sources Quiz

90 questions

What are renewable energy sources?

Which of the following is NOT a common renewable energy source?

Identify a renewable energy source from the following options.

What is the primary source of biomass energy?

Which material has been historically used by humans for biomass energy?

What is the largest biomass energy resource today?

Besides wood, what other materials can be used for biomass energy?

Which of the following is considered a type of biomass fuel?

What type of waste is included in biomass fuels?

Which of the following is NOT a source of biomass fuel?

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