Biofuel Generations and Production Quiz
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Which generation of biofuel involves the use of genetically engineered microorganisms?

  • 3rd Generation
  • 2nd Generation
  • 4th Generation (correct)
  • 1st Generation
  • What is the process used to produce biodiesel from vegetable oils or animal fats?

  • Hydrolysis
  • Esterification
  • Transesterification (correct)
  • Oxidation
  • What is the approximate ratio of oil to methanol used in the production of biodiesel?

  • 1:100
  • 10:100
  • 100:1 (correct)
  • 10:1
  • What is a disadvantage of using biodiesel compared to diesel fuel?

    <p>Shorter shelf life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of biomass is considered as non-edible for the production of biofuels?

    <p>Non-Edible Biomass (Wood, Grass, Wastes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using biofuels compared to fossil fuels?

    <p>Renewable nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major disadvantage of using biodiesel in vehicles?

    <p>Increase in foodstuffs prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common second-generation biofuel?

    <p>Bio-alcohols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the by-product of the biogas generation process?

    <p>Enriched organic digestate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why could biogas be particularly useful in rural or poorer areas?

    <p>Due to the low cost of set-up and availability of waste materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pollution control?

    <p>The control of emissions and effluents into air, water, or soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of air pollution?

    <p>Combustion of fossil fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are major pollutants produced by human activity?

    <p>Carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common source material for producing biogas?

    <p>Agricultural waste and manure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary type of pollution caused by the introduction of contaminants into the atmosphere?

    <p>Air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are second-generation biofuels produced from?

    <p>Non-food crops and waste biomass</p> Signup and view all the answers

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