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?

    <p>39,000 tons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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