Biomass Energy
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Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using biomass energy?

  • Depletion of resource availability (correct)
  • Inefficient carbon offset
  • Increased costs and greenhouse gas emissions
  • Decreased availability of arable land
  • What is one reason why some countries face increased costs and greenhouse gas emissions when using biomass energy?

  • They use inefficient harvesting techniques
  • They have insufficient storage units
  • They have limited arable land
  • They rely on imported feedstocks (correct)
  • Why does the use of energy crops for biomass production reduce the acreage available for food crops and livestock?

  • Energy crops have low yields
  • Energy crops attract pests
  • Energy crops require large amounts of water
  • Energy crops compete for arable land (correct)
  • What is one concern related to the sustainability of biomass energy harvesting?

    <p>Depletion of resource availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does replanting trees not guarantee a complete carbon offset in biomass energy production?

    <p>Young trees absorb carbon less efficiently than old-growth trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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