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9189 Biomass Quiz

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is biomass?

a)

A type of fossil fuel

b)

A biological material that can be burnt to produce heat

c)

A synthetic material used in construction

d)

A type of renewable energy source that does not release carbon dioxide

2.

Why does burning biomass not add to global warming?

a)

It does not release carbon dioxide

b)

It releases carbon dioxide that was recently absorbed

c)

It absorbs carbon dioxide during combustion

d)

It is a non-renewable resource

3.

What is the main difference between biomass and fossil fuels in terms of carbon dioxide?

a)

Biomass does not release carbon dioxide when burnt

b)

Fossil fuels absorb carbon dioxide during combustion

c)

Biomass releases carbon dioxide that was recently absorbed, while fossil fuels release carbon dioxide stored for millions of years

d)

Fossil fuels do not contribute to global warming

4.

What process allows plants and trees to absorb carbon?

a)

Combustion

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Respiration

d)

Decomposition

5.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a biomass material in the document?

a)

Wood

b)

Food waste

c)

Plastic waste

d)

Elephant grass

6.

What is a common characteristic of wood-related biomass mentioned in the document?

a)

It has a high calorific value regardless of moisture content.

b)

It requires minimal storage facilities.

c)

It is sustainable with a 3-5 year crop rotation.

d)

It is not commonly used.

7.

What happens to the calorific value of wood as it gets wetter?

a)

It increases.

b)

It decreases.

c)

It remains the same.

d)

It fluctuates.

8.

Which of the following biomass materials requires large storage facilities?

a)

Plastic waste

b)

Wood

c)

Metal waste

d)

Glass waste

9.

Which of the following is a benefit of using biomass over fossil fuels?

a)

Biomass is non-renewable

b)

Biomass contributes more to global warming

c)

Biomass is renewable and can reduce waste

d)

Biomass has a higher energy density

10.

What is a disadvantage of using wet biomass for energy production?

a)

It has a higher calorific value

b)

It is easier to store

c)

It requires less processing

d)

It has a lower calorific value

11.

Which process is primarily responsible for the release of carbon dioxide from biomass?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Combustion

c)

Decomposition

d)

Respiration

12.

What is a key environmental benefit of using biomass energy?

a)

It increases carbon emissions

b)

It reduces landfill waste

c)

It depletes natural resources

d)

It is non-renewable

13.

Which of the following processes is used to convert biomass into energy?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Combustion

c)

Evaporation

d)

Condensation