Sustainability and Biomes Quiz
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What is the main source of biomass energy mentioned in the text?

  • Coral reefs
  • Wood (correct)
  • Ocean thermal energy
  • Ammonia
  • What is the temperature difference required to extract usable energy from ocean thermal energy?

  • 5°C
  • 15°C
  • 10°C
  • 20°C (correct)
  • Which of the following is a disadvantage of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) mentioned in the text?

  • High maintenance cost (correct)
  • Continuous source of energy
  • Output shows little seasonal variation
  • No pollutant emission
  • What is the total OTEC potential around India according to the text?

    <p>180,000 MW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is setting up the world's first self-powered desalination plant using OTEC technology in Kavaratti Island?

    <p>Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Continuous source of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a disadvantage of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Pipes could damage coral reefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the heat used in the ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) process according to the text?

    <p>To vaporize ammonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of the cost estimates of ocean energy compared to conventional energy in India according to the text?

    <p>Cost estimates are still being worked out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not mentioned as a use of biomass energy in the text?

    <p>Desalination of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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