Mammoth Carbon Capture Plant Quiz
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What is the primary function of the Mammoth carbon capture plant?

  • To generate renewable energy.
  • To purify air for residential use.
  • To trap and store carbon emissions from the atmosphere. (correct)
  • To enhance the growth of volcanic rocks.

How does the Mammoth plant eliminate carbon emissions during its operation?

  • By converting carbon into oxygen.
  • By employing advanced filtering technology.
  • By offsetting emissions through tree planting.
  • By using renewable energy sources exclusively. (correct)

Which aspect of the Mammoth plant's operation involves a chemical reaction?

  • Filtering air through fans.
  • Mixing carbon molecules with water. (correct)
  • Pumping air through geothermal systems.
  • Transforming water into steam.

What is the annual carbon absorption capacity of the Mammoth plant?

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What is a major criticism of the Mammoth carbon capture plant?

<p>It is not sufficient alone to reduce overall emissions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mammoth's size compare to Climeworks' Orca plant?

<p>Mammoth is nine times larger than Orca. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective do environmentalists hold regarding the use of DAC plants like Mammoth?

<p>They emphasize that overall strategies must include various solutions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Climeworks regarding CO2 capture by 2030?

<p>Capture 1 million tons of CO2 annually. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the current development status of Occidental's DAC plant?

<p>Occidental is constructing its first commercial-scale DAC plant in Texas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much CO2 is the Occidental DAC plant expected to remove by 2025?

<p>500,000 tons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in CO2 capture capacity between Climeworks' Mammoth plant and its future DAC plant?

<p>The Mammoth plant captures 19,000 tons, while the new plant aims for 1 million tons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which company is planning to achieve a higher annual CO2 capture by 2030?

<p>Climeworks aims for 1 million tons while Occidental targets 500,000 tons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the work of Climeworks and Occidental significant in today's context?

<p>They are developing large-scale methods for capturing CO2 to mitigate climate change. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Mammoth Plant

Largest carbon capture plant in the world, located in Iceland.

Carbon Capture

Process of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.

Carbon Storage

Storing captured carbon deep underground to prevent its release into the atmosphere.

Geothermal Energy

Using heat from the Earth to power the Mammoth Plant.

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39,000 Tons of Carbon

Annual absorption capacity of the Mammoth plant.

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Insufficient Reduction

Critics argue that the Mammoth plant alone is not enough to solve global emissions.

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Climeworks' Goal

Climeworks plans to capture 1 million tons of CO2 annually by 2030.

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DAC Plants

Abbreviation for Direct Air Capture Plants, which remove CO2 from the air.

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Occidental's Location

Occidental's first commercial-scale DAC plant is being built in Texas.

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Climeworks' Current Plant

Climeworks' current Mammoth plant captures 19,000 tons of CO2 per year.

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Occidental's Projection

Occidental aims to remove 500,000 tons of CO2 annually by 2025.

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DAC Plant

A facility that captures CO2 from the atmosphere.

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Climeworks' Future Plant

Climeworks is planning a significantly larger DAC plant in Louisiana.

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