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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?

    <p>Methanol and Ethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is biodiesel made from in the United States?

    <p>Soybean oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is electricity generated from waste material?

    <p>Via combustion boilers or steam turbines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because biomass is naturally low in sulfur</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gases are included in the mixture of biogas?

    <p>Methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, water vapour</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>85 Cu.M of biogas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the residue from biogas production typically get utilized?

    <p>As an agricultural fertilizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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