Anaerobic vs Aerobic Digestion Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of anaerobic digestion?

  • Enhance carbon dioxide levels
  • Increase oxygen levels
  • Accelerate composting
  • Produce biogas (correct)

Which type of digestion involves the breakdown of organic matter in the presence of oxygen?

  • Aerobic Digestion (correct)
  • Anaerobic Digestion
  • Biogas Digestion
  • Composting Digestion

What is a key benefit of temperature control in anaerobic digestion?

  • It prevents the breakdown of organic matter
  • It slows down the process
  • It introduces oxygen for better digestion
  • It increases the production of biogas (correct)

Which factor does NOT typically affect anaerobic digestion efficiency?

<p>Oxygen concentration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of digestion process does manure composting play a significant role?

<p>Aerobic Digestion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is not considered in creating the 'right' environment for anaerobic digestion?

<p>Light exposure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important toxic material affecting anaerobic digestion?

<p>Ammonia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature does Thermophilic digestion occur?

<p>58-60°C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment process depends on microorganisms that require the presence of dissolved free oxygen?

<p>Aerobic digestion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much dissolved free oxygen (DO) is needed for microorganisms in aerobic treatment processes to sustain their metabolic processes?

<p>3 mg of DO/l (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Thermophilic digestion more rapid compared to Mesophilic digestion?

<p>Usage of small tanks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is essential for sustaining the metabolic processes of microorganisms in aerobic treatment?

<p>Presence of dissolved free oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it impractical to consider biogas as an energy source for mobile equipment?

<p>Inability to be easily dissolved like propane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment process does not rely on the presence of dissolved free oxygen for microorganism activity?

<p>Anaerobic digestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What residence time is required for anaerobic digestion at 35-38°C?

<p>30 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves microorganisms that do not need oxygen to carry out metabolic functions?

<p>Anaerobic digestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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