actual renewable resources I guess

Question 1

what is a renewable energy source

Answer 1

one that can be replaced in nature or by humans in a relatively short amount of time

Question 2

what is a short period of time generally seen as

Answer 2

than average human lifespan

Question 3

biomass energy is

Answer 3

a renewable energy resource that is derived form the burning of organic material i.e. wood, alcohol, garbage

Question 4

what does burning wood result in

Answer 4

the releasing of gasses and small particles that pollute the air

Question 5

burning of wood causes destruction of natural habitat

Answer 5

wood get cut down

Question 6

ethanol is

Answer 6

a form of alcohol that can be mixed with other fuels

Question 7

gasohol is

Answer 7

a mixture of ethanol and gasoline that cuts down down on the amount of fossil fuel needed to produce gasoline

Question 8

problem with gasohol

Answer 8

the process to make it takes up more energy than it can give back

Question 9

how much of what is considered garbage can be burned

Answer 9

about 2/3

Question 10

the burning of waste materials produces

Answer 10

toxic residues and air pollution

Question 11

burning waste is a cheap source of 1. and reduces that amount of waste in 2.

Answer 11

1. fuel
2. landfills