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Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using biomass energy?
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?
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?
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?
What is one concern related to the sustainability of biomass energy harvesting?
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Why does replanting trees not guarantee a complete carbon offset in biomass energy production?
Why does replanting trees not guarantee a complete carbon offset in biomass energy production?
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