Amherst Middle School Technology
Energy Quest
Questions for Biomass/Biofuel
1) Explain what are Biomasses and Biofuels. Make sure to use images.
2) Presently, how much of the electricity in the United States is
produced by biomass? Find a graphic or chart.
3) Does producing electricity from biomass contributes to Global
Warming? Explain.
4) Can plastics be made from biomass, and if so, explain what items
could be manufactured?
5) Explain are two (2) advantages for using biomass or biofuel?
6) Explain two (2) disadvantages for using biomass or biofuel?
7) Are there any other uses for biomass besides burning? Explain.
8) What is the difference between E10 and E85 fuel?
9) Explain how Biomass/biofuel impacts the environment. (good or
bad)
10) Explain how electricity is created using biomass using images off
the Internet.