Energy And Biomass Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by biomass?
A
Mass of living material/ tissue
2
Q
What conditions are needed for composting?
A
> heat( provided by respiration of microbes)
> O2 ( provided by the air)
- ventilation
> moisture - provided by rainwater
3
Q
Why is carbon so important?
A
> it is present in: fats, carbohydrates and proteins imperative to growth
4
Q
By what processes is biomass lost?
A
> respiration
- heat and movement
> waste
- faeces and urine
