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What delivers oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?
A green leaf plant. It absorbs CO2. With the aid of UV light (Sunlight/daylight) and chlorophyll in the plant, it breaks down the CO2 , in the process of photosynthesis, in to Carbo(Biomass of the plant) and releases oxygen back into the atmosphere.
How does cell respiration affect the environment?
Celluar respiration affects global warming by putting Co2 into the atmosphere and having us breathe it out for them to transimt. But if there is more Co2 into the atmosphere, plants are getting overloaded and they are dying from overdose of O2.
Why do animals breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide?
The Oxygen diffuses into cells, where it is used in the mitochondria in a process called cellular respiration. This process converts C6H12O6 (sugar) and oxygen into H2O , CO2 and ATP. ATP (or adenosine tri-phosphate) is the energy that fuels our bodies. This process is why we breathe out CO2
What word describes how organisms release CO2 into the atmosphere?
Expiration.
Why do plants and other photosynthetic organisms need CO 2 from the atmosphere?
Why do plants and other photosynthetic organisms need CO2 from the atmosphere?
What so good about biomass?
Producing energy from biomass does not increase the net CO2 in the atmosphere, since the plants remove the CO2 from the atmosphere when growing, and simply give it back when burned. Biomass also can make use of land that would otherwise not be profitable.
What is the major process which adds CO2 to the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis is a process that removes co2 from the atmosphere.
Why does the carbon dioxide released by burning biomass not result in global warming?
Biomass (burning of plant material) does release carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, but it is CO2 that was recently taken out of the atmosphere (when the plants were growing) so it doesn't add extra CO2 or cause global warming. Burning biomass then is part of the natural carbon cycle which moves CO2 in and out of the atmosphere.The carbon dioxide that comes from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) was taken out of the atmosphere millions of years ago, so releasing it now is adding extra CO2 (and causing global warming).This is why biomass is renewable energy and much better than fossil fuels.
Why does the combustion of biomass release no net carbon into the atmosphere?
Biomass is vegetable matter, like unwanted parts of sugar cane (bagasse), as well as residue from tree felling and other things. When vegetation grows, it removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. When the same material is burnt as biomass, that same CO2 is put back into the carbon cycle.
What delivers oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?
A green leaf plant. It absorbs CO2. With the aid of UV light (Sunlight/daylight) and chlorophyll in the plant, it breaks down the CO2 , in the process of photosynthesis, in to Carbo(Biomass of the plant) and releases oxygen back into the atmosphere.
How will biomass solve local and global problems?
Burning biomass (plant, vegetable matter and wood scraps) is a way of generating electricity that does not contribute to global warming. It could replace some fossil fuel burning power plants and lead to a reduction in global warming.Burning biomass does add carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere, but it is CO2 that was recently taken out of the atmosphere (when the plants were growing) so this is not extra CO2. Burning biomass then is part of the natural carbon cycle which moves CO2 in and out of the atmosphere.The carbon dioxide that comes from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) was taken out of the atmosphere millions of years ago, so releasing it now is adding extra CO2 (and causing global warming).This is why biomass is renewable energy and better than fossil fuels.
How does nuclear power compare to hydro power and biomass energy in terms of greenhouse gas emissions?
Neither nuclear power nor hydro power produce greenhouse gases during operation. Burning biomass produces CO2, but it can be argued that during the growing of the biomass material it absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere, so it is actually neutral.
Does biofuel contribute to global warming?
No, biomass burns grown vegetation to produce energy. Because the vegetation grew recently, it means it took carbon out of the atmosphere recently. Burning it puts the same carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere. This makes it carbon neutral.
Which natural process does not release CO2 into the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis does not.A:The photosynthesis process in vegetation, plants and trees does release CO2. Not only that, it also captures it again from the atmosphere. The photosynthesis process is part of a larger natural process called the Carbon Cycle. In this cycle, oceans release and capture CO2 too.
Is biomass going to harm people and animals?
Burning biomass (plant and wood material) will not harm people or animals, so long as the vegetation is not grown instead of food crops. In some parts of the world the stalks of sugar cane (bagasse) are burnt after the sugar has been extracted. This is useful. Other farm crops (corn etc) can be used.Biomass does add carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere, but it is CO2 that was recently taken out of the atmosphere (when the plants were growing) so this is not extra CO2. Burning biomass then is part of the natural carbon cycle which moves CO2 in and out of the atmosphere.The carbon dioxide that comes from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) was taken out of the atmosphere millions of years ago, so releasing it now is adding extra CO2 (and causing global warming).This is why biomass is renewable energy and better than burning fossil fuels.
How does the destruction of forests contribute to the greenhouse effect?
Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is not absorbed, and oxygen produced, and the carbon (of CO2) cannot form biomass), because there are no trees. Photosynthesis is the process in green plant material (leaf , grass etc.,) where carbon dioxide is absorbed, and oxygen produced into the atmosphere. 'u.v' light(sunlight) is also needed; the process does NOT proceed at night. The carbon of CO2 forms part of the plant's biomass. Trees are particularly efficient at this process, but ALL green plant material (grass , leaves, etc.,) undergoes the process. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a heavy gas, and will fall to the ground, hence it will react with plant material, and not move into the upper atmosphere.
What is given off when biomass is burned?
CO2 primarily
