What Is a Disadvantage of Producing Energy by Burning Solid

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of producing energy by burning solid biomass?

• A) The availability of biomass is relatively low.
• B) There are high costs associated with growing suitable plants at sufficiently high densities.
• C) The net energy yield is low.
• D) There is a high CO₂emission problem even if it is done sustainably.
• E) There can be a loss of biodiversity and increased risk of colonization by invasive species.

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Definitions:

Nominal Group Session

A structured form of group meeting aiming to generate ideas or make decisions, where each member participates equally.

Round-Robin

A strategy or method involving a sequence or rotation where each participant takes part in an activity in turn.

Rank Order

A sequential arrangement of items, individuals, or values according to their level of importance, hierarchy, or superiority.

Groupthink

a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.