Biomass Energy

What is the by-product of pyrolysis that can be used as a liquid fuel?

• Bio oil

• Biogas

• Biochar

• Syngas

What is the process where bacteria breaks down organic material in the absence of air to create biogas?

• Gasification

• Fermentation

• Anaerobic digestion

• Pyrolysis

Which biomass conversion process involves burning feedstock in the presence of air to release heat?

• Gasification

• Fermentation

• Anaerobic digestion

• Combustion

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Which environmental issue can be relevant when using biomass from certain sources?

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Light pollution

• Thermal pollution

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What is a relevant issue associated with biomass that involves altering the use of land?

• Acid rain

• Ozone depletion

• Ocean acidification

• Deforestation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the primary driver of biomass use in a region?

• Industrialization

• Population density

• Availability of resources

• Technological advancement

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What kind of energy source is biomass energy?

• Non-renewable energy

• Renewable energy

• Inexhaustible energy

The heat produced from burning of biomass can be used to produced __________ for subsequent electricity generation

• Steam

• Sand

• Solar

• Sample

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NGSS.MS-PS1-6

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What is the main component of biomass that is converted into energy during combustion?

• Cellulose

• Lignin

• Starch

• Protein

Which process is used to convert biomass into a gas that can be used for energy?

• Fermentation

• Gasification

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

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