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Question 19 • SC332 Environmental Science B

How can biomass energy use improve water quality?

Answer
A
The combustion of biomass material to produce energy improves water quality by filtering out pollutants.
B
Biomass energy use does not require water, which reduces the impact of other energy producing technologies on water quality.
C
Soil erosion and sedimentation are decreased during biomass crop growth.
D
All of the above

Explanation

Growing biomass crops can help reduce soil erosion and sedimentation when the crops keep soil covered and rooted in place. Less sediment washing into streams and lakes can improve water quality. Biomass energy does use water in some processes, and burning biomass does not itself filter pollutants, so “all of the above” is not correct.

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