Biomass and Renewable Transportation Fuels Quiz

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What is the main source of biomass energy mentioned in the text?

Natural gas

Coal

Petroleum

Wood (correct)

How can biomass energy be converted for use?

By burning it to produce heat and electricity (correct)

By absorbing geothermal heat

Through nuclear fusion

By using wind turbines

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of biomass energy in the text?

Coal (correct)

Farm byproducts

Sugarcane wastes

Agricultural waste

What are the two forms of alcohol included in the liquid biofuels category?

Methanol and Ethanol Signup and view all the answers

What is biodiesel made from in the United States?

Soybean oil Signup and view all the answers

How is electricity generated from waste material?

Via combustion boilers or steam turbines Signup and view all the answers

Why is biomass considered to generate fewer air pollutants relative to fossil fuels?

Because biomass is naturally low in sulfur Signup and view all the answers

Which organic waste component is NOT mentioned in the text as a source for biodiesel production?

Plastic Signup and view all the answers

What gases are included in the mixture of biogas?

Methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, water vapour Signup and view all the answers

What is the main product obtained after using a ton of food waste to produce biogas?

85 Cu.M of biogas Signup and view all the answers

How does the residue from biogas production typically get utilized?

As an agricultural fertilizer Signup and view all the answers

Which country uses 85% of its waste for biogas production?

Japan Signup and view all the answers

Biomass and Renewable Transportation Fuels Quiz

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What is the main source of biomass energy mentioned in the text?

How can biomass energy be converted for use?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of biomass energy in the text?

What are the two forms of alcohol included in the liquid biofuels category?

What is biodiesel made from in the United States?

How is electricity generated from waste material?

Why is biomass considered to generate fewer air pollutants relative to fossil fuels?

Which organic waste component is NOT mentioned in the text as a source for biodiesel production?

What gases are included in the mixture of biogas?

What is the main product obtained after using a ton of food waste to produce biogas?

How does the residue from biogas production typically get utilized?

Which country uses 85% of its waste for biogas production?

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