biofuel Flashcards

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what does biofuel

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organic matters like animal waste and plant remains to produce waste. Ethanol is example

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process of biofuel

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growing of fuel crops

refinery of ethanol in factory

ethanol is transported to gas stations for sale

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advantage of biofuel

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carbon emissions resulted from burning of biofuel are lower can be offset by the fuel crops when they capture carbon dioxide during photosynthesis

supply of biofuel is stable as it is made from crops harvested regularly

local production of biofuel help reduce the reliance on imported fuels

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limitations of biofuel

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earn money –> grow fuel crops instead of food crops –> lower food production

deforestation for growing fuel crops –> less habitat and biodiversity and carbon sinks are also diminished

manufacture and transport of biofuels emit carbon dioxide and cause an increase in carbon emission

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