Unit 6.7: Energy from Biomass

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Biomass

organic matter burned to release heat (primarily for heating homes/cooking)

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Biofuels

liquid fuels created from biomass

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Modern Carbon

carbon dioxide that was recently sequestered/taken out of the atmosphere

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Fossil Carbon

results from FF burning and has been stored for millions of years

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Consequences of Biomass Burning

respiratory irritation, deforestation, air pollution

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Algae (Biofuel)

produces oils that can be used as biofuels more sustainably than corn

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Ethanol

corn grain and sugar cane are broken down to be fermented by yeast, creating this kind of biofuel

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Biodiesel

liquid fuels produced specifically from plant oils