Biomass Feedstock Crops Quiz

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What is the primary biomass feedstock used in Europe to produce biodiesel?

  • Rapeseed (correct)
  • Sugarcane
  • Corn
  • Sorghum

Which crop is used in the United States as an alternative to corn for ethanol production?

  • Rapeseed
  • Sugarcane
  • Sorghum (correct)
  • Corn

Which biomass feedstock is primarily used in Brazil to produce ethanol?

  • Sorghum
  • Corn
  • Sugarcane (correct)
  • Rapeseed

What is the primary purpose of using biomass feedstocks from waste materials?

<p>To reduce waste and generate bioenergy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fuel, mainly composed of methane, is released during anaerobic decomposition of organic matter?

<p>Biogas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are biosolids in the context of waste management?

<p>Sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge encountered when using biosolids for combustion?

<p>High water content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary pre-processing step for biosolids before they can be used for energy production?

<p>Drying (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method describes the conversion of biosolids into biogas for bioenergy?

<p>Anaerobic digestion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of food processing wastes that can be used as biomass feedstocks?

<p>Nut shells, rice hulls, fruit pits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of residues from silviculture can be utilized as biomass feedstock?

<p>Logging residues, excess small pole trees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of bioenergy generation, what is a common use of crop residues?

<p>As bioenergy feedstocks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential cellulosic feedstock for biofuel production?

<p>Crude oil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical method used to recover energy from municipal solid waste (MSW)?

<p>Mass burn incineration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of using restaurant wastes as a feedstock for biodiesel production?

<p>Potentially less expensive than using new vegetable oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of biomass can be compressed into pellets for use as a fuel source?

<p>Wood waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using pollution controls in mass burn incineration of municipal solid waste?

<p>To limit emissions into the air (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of wood waste mentioned in the text?

<p>Agricultural crop residues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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