Biomass Energy Quiz

What is biomass in the context of energy production?

• Matter from non-living organisms used for energy

• Matter from recently living organisms used for bioenergy

• Matter from living organisms used for energy

• Matter from synthetic materials used for energy

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Which of the following is the largest biomass energy source today?

• Energy crops

• Agricultural residues

• Organic waste

• Wood and wood residues

What is the main purpose of torrefaction in biomass conversion?

• To convert biomass into liquid fuels

• To produce a water-resistant solid product

• To decrease the energy content

• To increase the moisture content

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Which of the following is a primary biomass source for heat or electricity generation?

• Sugar cane

• Soy

• Corn

• Wood pellets

What is the main environmental concern with the traditional use of biomass for cooking?

• It is highly polluting

• It is too expensive

• It requires advanced technology

• It is not renewable

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Which process is used to convert vegetable oils into biodiesel?

• Pyrolysis

• Transesterification

• Anaerobic digestion

• Gasification

What is the main climate impact of burning wood for energy?

• It releases methane

• It releases carbon dioxide

• It releases sulfur dioxide

• It releases nitrogen oxides

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Which of the following is a biochemical conversion process?

• Gasification

• Fermentation

• Torrefaction

• Pyrolysis

What is the main goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 regarding biomass?

• To phase out the traditional use of biomass for cooking by 2030

• To increase the use of biomass for cooking

• To promote biomass as the only energy source

• To ban the use of biomass for energy

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Which of the following is considered a 'first-generation' biofuel?

• Bioethanol from cellulose

• Biodiesel from algae

• Bioethanol from sugarcane

• Biogas from landfills