Energy from the Sun and Biomass

Question 1

What kind of radiation are
- light
- ultraviolet radiation
- infrared radiation

Answer 1

Electromagnetic radiation

Question 2

What are three examples of biomass?

Answer 2

• manure
• wood
• crops
• leaves
• seeds

Question 3

What is biomass?

Answer 3

Biomass is when plants use carbon dioxide and water to use in photosynthesis.This converts carbon dioxide and water into a chemical store of energy which we call biomass.

Question 4

Is Biomass good for the planet?

Answer 4

Using biomass means we can reduce the amount of greenhouse emissions but it releases the same amount of carbon dioxide when burning fossil fuels.