Energy Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the five most common renewable energy sources?

• Biomass

• Hydroelectric power

• Nuclear energy

• Solar

What type of renewable energy source is derived from the heat of the Earth?

• Biomass

• Wind

• Solar

• Geothermal

What is the primary source of biomass energy as mentioned in the text?

• Solar energy

• Fossil fuels

• Living or recently living plant material

• Water

Which of the following is NOT listed as a biomass energy resource?

• Wood

• Coal

• Other plants

• Plant-derived materials

What is the primary source of energy in biomass power plants?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Chemical energy stored in biomass

• Geothermal energy

Which of the following is NOT a technology used in biopower plants?

• Direct firing

• Gasification

• Fusion

• Anaerobic digestion

What does co-firing refer to in the context of power plants?

• The process of shutting down fossil fuel plants

• The blending of biomass with fossil fuels in existing power plants

• The exclusive use of biomass in power generation

• The separation of coal and biomass during power generation

What is a significant benefit of using co-firing systems in coal-fired power plants?

• Increases the consumption of coal

• Reduces the efficiency of power plants

• Significantly reduces emissions

• Increases the cost of power production

What is the primary requirement for the process of pyrolysis as described in the text?

• High pressure

• Presence of oxygen

• Absence of oxygen

• Low temperatures

What is the main difference between pyrolysis and gasification according to the text?

• Pyrolysis uses lower temperatures

• Pyrolysis converts biomass into a liquid rather than a gas

• Pyrolysis requires oxygen, while gasification does not

• Pyrolysis is a faster process