Coal Would Not Be Considered a Renewable Source of Biomass

question 14

Multiple Choice

Coal would not be considered a renewable source of biomass energy because __________.

• A)it releases carbon dioxide when burned
• B)it does not contain organic material
• C)the organisms that formed the coal lived millions of years ago
• D)it was not formed from living organisms

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Definitions:

Courtship

A period during which individuals of many species perform specific behaviors to attract mates.

Gametic Isolation

A prezygotic reproductive barrier where gametes (egg and sperm) from different species are unable to fuse and form a viable zygote.

Mechanical Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where differences in the size, shape, or incompatible genitalia prevent mating between species.

Hybrid Inviability

A postzygotic barrier where hybrid offspring fail to survive to reproductive age.