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Peat forms in ______.
Peat forms in ______.
bogs
Traditional peat harvesting involves cutting thick strips of peat with a large, sharp ______.
Traditional peat harvesting involves cutting thick strips of peat with a large, sharp ______.
hoe
Areas of harvested peatlands are called cutaway ______ for this reason.
Areas of harvested peatlands are called cutaway ______ for this reason.
bogs
Industrial peat harvesting today involves huge ______ that scrape peat from the surface of bogs.
Industrial peat harvesting today involves huge ______ that scrape peat from the surface of bogs.
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The highest rank of coal is ______.
The highest rank of coal is ______.
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Lignite coal is also known as ______ coal.
Lignite coal is also known as ______ coal.
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Wood biomass can be converted to energy through direct combustion or ______; to solid fuel through pelletizing; or to liquid fuel through myriad processes.
Wood biomass can be converted to energy through direct combustion or ______; to solid fuel through pelletizing; or to liquid fuel through myriad processes.
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Typically, biomass used in energy and fuel production comes from four primary sources: Manufacturing residues, Non-merchantable timber harvest residuals, Post-consumer wood waste, and Urban and agricultural wood ______.
Typically, biomass used in energy and fuel production comes from four primary sources: Manufacturing residues, Non-merchantable timber harvest residuals, Post-consumer wood waste, and Urban and agricultural wood ______.
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Clear, straight, high-quality logs will usually find a market among veneer and lumber manufacturers at rates unattainable to the biomass industry. Likewise, pulp-grade logs may fetch returns too high among pulp mills or panel producers to be viable for biomass ______.
Clear, straight, high-quality logs will usually find a market among veneer and lumber manufacturers at rates unattainable to the biomass industry. Likewise, pulp-grade logs may fetch returns too high among pulp mills or panel producers to be viable for biomass ______.
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Peat is the 'forgotten fossil fuel.' While coal, oil, and natural gas are exported around the world, few outside northern Europe are aware of this ______ source.
Peat is the 'forgotten fossil fuel.' While coal, oil, and natural gas are exported around the world, few outside northern Europe are aware of this ______ source.
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What are the three main ways in which wood biomass can be converted into energy or fuel?
What are the three main ways in which wood biomass can be converted into energy or fuel?
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Why might high-quality logs not be economically viable for the biomass industry according to the text?
Why might high-quality logs not be economically viable for the biomass industry according to the text?
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What is a primary limiting factor when it comes to utilizing different parts of trees for wood biomass?
What is a primary limiting factor when it comes to utilizing different parts of trees for wood biomass?
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Why is wood biomass particularly popular in underdeveloped countries compared to fossil fuels?
Why is wood biomass particularly popular in underdeveloped countries compared to fossil fuels?
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What is the main reason why peat does not fully decay in bogs?
What is the main reason why peat does not fully decay in bogs?
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How is peat harvested in traditional methods?
How is peat harvested in traditional methods?
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Which region is mentioned as the biggest consumer of peat as a fuel in the text?
Which region is mentioned as the biggest consumer of peat as a fuel in the text?
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What changes occur when peat undergoes high pressure and heat?
What changes occur when peat undergoes high pressure and heat?
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Which type of coal has a high heating value and is commonly used in electricity generation and steel making?
Which type of coal has a high heating value and is commonly used in electricity generation and steel making?
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What is the precursor to coal as mentioned in the text?
What is the precursor to coal as mentioned in the text?
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