Discover how much you know about the different types of biomass, their sources, and their applications. Perfect for those interested in renewable energy and sustainability.
1. Which of the following is a type of biomass feedstock?
Animal manure
Timber residues
Agricultural residues
Municipal solid waste
2. Which method is most commonly used to convert biomass into energy?
Pyrolysis
Anaerobic digestion
Direct combustion
Gasification
3. What is an example of a woody biomass material?
Tree bark
Sawdust
Sugarcane bagasse
Wood chips
4. Which biomass conversion process produces a medium-energy content gas?
Pyrolysis
Direct combustion
Anaerobic digestion
Gasification
5. Which compound can biomass be converted into through fermentation?
Acetic acid
Ethylene glycol
Acetone
Methane gas
6. What is a disadvantage of using biomass for energy?
High energy density
Resource cost
Emission of CO2
Land use
7. Which type of biomass is best suited for pyrolysis?
Wet agricultural waste
Animal fat
Most types of biomass
Dry wood
8. What does the term 'co-firing' refer to in biomass energy?
Combining biomass with coal
Mixing gas with wind
Burning pure coal
Fusing biomass with solar
9. Which of the following is NOT a biomass conversion method?
Electromagnetic fusion
Biochemical conversion
Pyrolysis
Gasification
10. Which method uses oxygen-deficient conditions to convert biomass?
Pyrolysis
Combustion
Gasification
Anaerobic digestion
11. How does biomass energy compare in terms of CO2 emissions when both are burned?
Zero emissions
Biomass is carbon-neutral
Higher than fossil fuels
Equal to fossil fuels
12. In which industry would you find the use of glycerol derived from biomass?
Solvents
Cosmetics
Batteries
Pharmaceuticals
13. Which type of biomass is commonly used for district heating?
Wood pellets
Corn stover
Sugarcane bagasse
Wood chips
14. What is a benefit of using biomass for thermal applications?
High initial costs
Resource depletion
High water usage
Reduced energy costs
15. Which substance is a by-product of biodiesel production from biomass?
