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What is the main source of biomass energy mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What are the two forms of alcohol included in the liquid biofuels category?
What is biodiesel made from in the United States?
What is biodiesel made from in the United States?
How is electricity generated from waste material?
How is electricity generated from waste material?
Why is biomass considered to generate fewer air pollutants relative to fossil fuels?
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?
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 gases are included in the mixture of biogas?
What is the main product obtained after using a ton of food waste to produce 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?
How does the residue from biogas production typically get utilized?
Which country uses 85% of its waste for biogas production?
Which country uses 85% of its waste for biogas production?
