Biomass Energy

What is biomass energy?

• Energy generated from nuclear reactions

• Energy harnessed from wind and sunlight

• Energy obtained from burning fossil fuels

• Energy created using plants, wasted crops, and trash

Which of the following is a type of biomass - plant-based?

• Manure and Livestock Waste

• Energy Crops

• Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

• Industrial Waste

What is the process of changing plant materials into power, heat, and fuels by using different techniques?

• Photosynthesis

• Distillation

• Gasification

• Fermentation

What are the benefits of biomass energy?

• Causes air pollution

• Depletes natural resources

• Reduces global warming impact

• Increases carbon emissions

What is one of the challenges of biomass energy?

• Biodiversity Loss

• Enhanced air quality

• Reduced water usage

• Decreased carbon emissions

Which country relies on biomass for producing heat and electricity as part of their renewable energy plan?

• Sweden

• Germany

• India

• Brazil

What is a future trend for biomass energy?

• Decreasing use of biofuels

• Reducing government incentives for renewable energy

• Improving ways to convert biomass into gas or burn it

• Promotion of non-renewable energy sources

What does biomass energy help prevent during decomposition of organic waste?

• Sulfur dioxide production

• Nitrogen oxide emissions

• Methane gas release

• Carbon dioxide absorption

What is the main advantage of biomass energy in terms of waste management?

• Encourages waste incineration

• Increases garbage production

• Reduces landfill waste

• Promotes waste accumulation

How does biomass energy contribute to job creation?

• Reduces job opportunities

• Has no impact on employment

• Leads to unemployment

• Creates jobs in material handling and power plant operation