Biomass Quiz - by Trshweyee

What is biomass?

• Material that contains carbon and hydrogen

• Material that contains nitrogen and oxygen

• Material that contains only carbon

• Material that contains sulfur and phosphorus

What is the largest supply of carbon on planet earth?

• Petroleum

• Biomass

• Natural Gas

• Coal

What is used to convert biomass into usable energy?

• Hydroelectric Dams

• Wind Turbines

• Solar Panels

• Various Conversion Processes

What is the process of converting wood into an intermediary gas or liquid called?

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Gasification

• Oxidation

What is used to make electricity from animal waste?

• Solar Power

• Geothermal Energy

• Wind Power

• Methane Gas

What is the gaseous product emitted when biomass decomposes?

• Oxygen Gas

• Nitrogen Gas

• Biogas

• Carbon Dioxide

What can be made from biomass to help solve the problem of plastic waste?

• Synthetic Fibers

• Polymers and Plastics

• Non-renewable Fuels

• Metal Alloys

What is the main purpose of a digester in the context of biomass?

• To filter water for irrigation

• To extract minerals from soil

• To convert waste into methane gas

• To produce electricity from wind

What is the final product obtained from the conversion of wood into an intermediary gas or liquid?

• Electricity

• Steam

• Water

• Gasoline

What is the source of energy for trees and plants to absorb through photosynthesis?

• Wind

• Geothermal Heat

• Water

• Sun