Sustainable Biomass Energy Quiz

What is a key challenge faced by remote regions of Alaska according to the paper?

• Lack of educational facilities

• High energy costs crippling local economies

• Overpopulation in urban areas

• Decline in tourism

What is one of the advantages of using bioenergy instead of fossil fuels?

• Higher CO2 emissions

• Renewable and carbon-neutral source of energy

• More expensive than fossil fuels

• Requires more land for production

What is a potential environmental benefit of using biomass energy?

• Increased deforestation

• Higher fossil fuel consumption

• Sequestering carbon from the atmosphere

• Increased air pollution

What is a key factor in the successful transition to biomass energy according to the paper?

• Reducing the number of indigenous communities

• Increasing fossil fuel consumption

• Implementing additional policy and support measures

• Ignoring environmental impacts

What is the primary focus of the Alaska Native Corporations according to the document?

• Industrial development and urban expansion.

• Sustainable development in Alaska’s biocultural regions.

• Increasing fossil fuel dependency.

• Expanding agricultural lands.

How many acres does the Tongass National Forest comprise?

• 10 million acres

• 17 million acres

• 25 million acres

• 30 million acres

What was the main objective of the fieldwork conducted at Sealaska Corporation?

• To increase timber production

• To evaluate energy transition costs and benefits

• To expand agricultural lands

• To develop urban areas

What is the name of the subsidiary launched by Sealaska in 2009?

• Haa Shagoon, LLC

• Haa Aani, LLC

• Haa Latseen, LLC

• Haa Yax, LLC

What was the impact of the lack of employment in Native villages?

• Increased urban migration

• Decreased timber production

• Higher education rates

• Improved healthcare

What is the emission factor (EF) unit used in the document?

• mg/MJ

• g/L

• kg/kWh

• lb/BTU