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What are the primary sources of wood biomass used in energy and fuel production?
What are the primary sources of wood biomass used in energy and fuel production?
- High-quality logs, Pulp-grade logs, Veneer scraps, Lumber scraps
- Tree branches, Tree roots, Tree leaves, Tree bark
- Sawdust, Wood shavings, Wood chips, Wood dust
- Manufacturing residues, Non-merchantable timber harvest residuals, Post-consumer wood waste, Urban and agricultural wood waste (correct)
Why do clear, straight, high-quality logs typically find a market among veneer and lumber manufacturers rather than in the biomass industry?
Why do clear, straight, high-quality logs typically find a market among veneer and lumber manufacturers rather than in the biomass industry?
- Because they are more suitable for direct combustion or gasification
- Because they are easier to convert into liquid fuel
- Because they fetch higher rates in veneer and lumber manufacturing (correct)
- Because they can be easily pelletized into solid fuel
What is a primary limiting factor when considering different components of a tree for wood biomass?
What is a primary limiting factor when considering different components of a tree for wood biomass?
- Cost differentials (correct)
- Quality of the tree bark
- The size of the leaves
- Tree species
Why is wood considered a renewable energy source and popular in underdeveloped countries?
Why is wood considered a renewable energy source and popular in underdeveloped countries?
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What type of wetland are bogs?
What type of wetland are bogs?
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How is peat formed over millions of years?
How is peat formed over millions of years?
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Which regions have the most peatlands harvested for fuel use?
Which regions have the most peatlands harvested for fuel use?
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What is the highest rank of coal?
What is the highest rank of coal?
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What changes occur during the 'coalification' process?
What changes occur during the 'coalification' process?
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What is the precursor to coal?
What is the precursor to coal?
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