Production Of Biofuels Flashcards

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1
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What are biofuels?

A

An energy source produced from organic or living matter

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What are first generation biofuels produced from?

A

Corn and sugar cane

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Give two examples of (first generation) biofuels

A

Ethanol and biodiesel

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4
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Where is ethanol and biodiesel added?

A

To petrol as fuel for cars and trucks

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What does the production of grains for use in biofuels do?

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Reduce the availability of these crops for food production

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Why are biofuels so important in many countries?

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Government looking for solutions other than fossil fuels linked to climate change

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