Explain how biomass is converted into usable energy.
Explanation should include how animal waste and plant material are converted into usable energy with processes such as
- digestion or decomposition
- extraction
- fermentation
- direct burning
- pyrolysis (heating in the absence of oxygen)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What technologies are associated with these processes?
- Which use of biomass has the most potential to curb global climate change?
- How does using animal byproducts help solve other environmental effects from excess animal waste?