Question 1

One of the larger problems in municipal recycling programs is

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A)   public awareness
B)   finding markets for materials
C)   net energy used in recycled material preparation
D)   declining number of landfillsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above B

Question 2

The largest component of municipal solid waste in the U.S. is

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A)   glass
B)   plastics
C)   paper
D)   yard waste
E)   metalsF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Anerobic digestion for biomass production takes place under conditions of

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A)   no oxygen
B)   high temperatures
C)   strong acidity for dissolving wasteD) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 4

One of the least environmental concerns with incineration of waste is

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A)   emission of dioxins
B)   particulate emissions
C)   heat addition to rivers
D)   metal concentrations in ashE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 5

Energy used for production of ethanol from corn is _____than the energy output.

Accepted Answer

A)   more
B)   less
C)   the sameD) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 6

An efficient wood-burning stove has an advantage over an open fireplace primarily because

Accepted Answer

A)   combustion air intake is limited
B)   higher temperatures are reached
C)   creosote buildup is reduced
D)   most heat transfer occurs by radiationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

A primary resource used for the production of alternate fuel for vehicles is

Accepted Answer

A)   biogas
B)   corn
C)   municipal solid waste
D)   wood productsE) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Exam 8: Biomass

One of the larger problems in municipal recycling programs is

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B

The largest component of municipal solid waste in the U.S. is

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Anerobic digestion for biomass production takes place under conditions of

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One of the least environmental concerns with incineration of waste is

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C

Energy used for production of ethanol from corn is _____than the energy output.

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An efficient wood-burning stove has an advantage over an open fireplace primarily because

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A primary resource used for the production of alternate fuel for vehicles is

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B

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The largest component of municipal solid waste in the U.S. is

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Anerobic digestion for biomass production takes place under conditions of

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One of the least environmental concerns with incineration of waste is

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Energy used for production of ethanol from corn is _____than the energy output.

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An efficient wood-burning stove has an advantage over an open fireplace primarily because

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A primary resource used for the production of alternate fuel for vehicles is

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B

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C

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