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What is biomass energy?
any organic matter that can be used by burning wood and other plant life.
Radiant energy emitted by the sun.
a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found mainly in underground deposits and widely used as fuel.
made by tapping into steam or hot water reservoirs underground; the heat is used to drive an electrical generator.
What kind of energy source is biomass energy?
Non-renewable energy
Renewable energy
Inexhaustible energy
What is renewable energy?
An energy source that will never run out
A resource that cannot be replaced once used
A resource that can be replaced when needed
Where does biomass fuel come from?
Underground mines
wood, wood waste, straw, manure, sugar cane
wind power
petroleum
Is biomass environmentally friendly?
Yes
No
Can burning wood and other plant life pollute the environment?
No
Yes
What process of obtaining energy is better for the environment?
Burning fossil fuels
Burning wood and other plant life
Burning coal
A resource is renewable if....
More can be made
resource that never runs out
more can't be made