Energy And Biomass Flashcards

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What is meant by biomass?

A

Mass of living material/ tissue

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What conditions are needed for composting?

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> heat( provided by respiration of microbes)

> O2 ( provided by the air)
- ventilation

> moisture - provided by rainwater

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Why is carbon so important?

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> it is present in: fats, carbohydrates and proteins imperative to growth

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By what processes is biomass lost?

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> respiration
- heat and movement

> waste
- faeces and urine

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