Quiz & Worksheet - Biomass Energy

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In a process that takes millions of years, ancient plants and animals are transformed into __________.

rocks fossil fuels

dirt biomass fuels

Worksheet

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1. __________ energy is energy generated by the burning of any recently living organism or a fuel derived from an organism.

Alternative
Fossil
Biomass
Thermal

2. What is the main reason scientists are studying biomass energy sources?

to make money
to become famous
to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels
to utilize enormous surpluses of corn

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Biomass energy is a relatively new form of energy that scientists are studying today, and the quiz/worksheet pairing is designed to check your understanding of it. The quiz includes many fill-in-the-blank questions to assess what you know.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

The quiz will test you on these key concepts:

Primary purpose behind the study of biomass energy sources
Energy created by burning a recently living organism
Recycled product used in specialized engines to create energy
The burning of corn or wood for heat

Skills Practiced

Evaluate how effectively you can utilize these important skill sets through completion of the worksheet and quiz:

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information about biomass energy from the related lesson
Making connections - use your knowledge of energy to understand the conversion of ancient plants and animals into a usable product
Critical thinking - apply relevant concepts to examine information about biomass energy in a different light
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding the study of biomass energy sources and interpret it correctly

Additional Learning

You are invited to review the accompanying lesson entitled What is Biomass Energy? to learn more. The objectives met by working on the lesson materials include:

Understand the societal and environmental changes that have led scientists toward new fuel sources
Define ethanol and know the drawbacks as a fuel source
Learn about the acceptance of biodiesel in Europe and the United States
Identify why algae is a good fuel resource

Practice Exams

Final Exam