Envirothon CEI

State Fish

• Largemouth Bass

• Brook Trout

• American Shad

• Walleye

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Which is NOT an example of biomass?

• wood

• crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)

• manure and/or trash

• petroleum

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How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?

• Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.

• Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.

• Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.

• Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.

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The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-

• fossil fuels

• biofuels

• solar energy

• geothermal energy

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a downside to relying on biomass as a primary fuel source for a nation is that

• it can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat loss

• it requires little land use

• it produces no pollution

• it produces more pollution than coal 

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Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?

• Biomass

• Nuclear

• Natural Gas

• Solar

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Which of the following is a primary goal of the Envirothon CEI?

• Promote environmental awareness

• Develop new agricultural techniques

• Increase urban development

• Enhance industrial growth

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What type of ecosystem is most commonly studied in Envirothon CEI competitions?

• Desert

• Wetland

• Tundra

• Urban

Which of the following is a key component of the Envirothon CEI curriculum?

• Renewable energy

• Space exploration

• Genetic engineering

• Quantum physics

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In the context of Envirothon CEI, what is the significance of biodiversity?

• It increases the aesthetic value of an area

• It ensures ecosystem stability and resilience

• It reduces the need for conservation efforts

• It simplifies food chains

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