Biomass Energy

Where does biomass fuel come from?

• Underground mines

• wood, wood waste, straw, manure, sugar cane

• wind power

• petroleum

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Biomass can be used for...

• Cooking and heating

• Making liquid fuels

• Making electricity

• All of the above

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The most common way to release biomass is?

• Bacterial Decay

• Fermentation

• Conversion

• Burning

What is biomass?

• Human made objects

• Plants and other living things that can be used for fuel

• Oil, gasoline, and coal

• large amounts of water

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What is one disadvantage of using biomass?

• It is cheap and readily available

• It is renewable

• Burning biomass produces air pollution

• It is reliable - doesn't depend on daylight or weather

Biomass is commonly used in poor and rural communities for...

• Making electricity

• Cooking and heating

• Liquid fuel

• Food

Can burning wood and other plant life pollute the environment?

• No

• Yes

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The heat produced from burning of biomass can be used to produce ________ for subsequent electricity generation.

• Solar

• Sand

• Sample

• Steam

What is the primary source of biomass energy?

• Fossil fuels

• Solar radiation

• Organic materials

• Nuclear reactions

Which process is commonly used to convert biomass into biofuels?

• Combustion

• Fermentation

• Electrolysis

• Hydrolysis