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Which greenhouse gas is released by traditional fossil fuels like oil and natural gas?

Methane
Carbon dioxide
Water vapor
All of the above (correct)

What are some examples of biomass feedstocks?

Soy and corn (correct)
Plastic and metal
Coal and natural gas
Solar and wind

Why is algae a promising biomass energy source?

It grows and produces energy rapidly
It requires less space than other feedstocks
It does not monopolize arable land
All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a process used to convert biomass into energy?

Distillation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of biomass energy in terms of carbon neutrality?

Biomass energy releases carbon dioxide but absorbs it through regrowth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one disadvantage of biomass energy?

High initial costs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge associated with biomass energy harvesting?

The depletion of resource availability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of depending on imported feedstocks for biomass energy?

Increased costs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does biomass energy harvesting require careful management?

To ensure carbon neutrality (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one negative impact of dedicating large tracts of arable land to energy crop production?

Limited food crop and livestock acreage (D) Signup and view all the answers

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