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How do you get energy from biofuel

There are many ways in which you could get energy from biofuel. You could for example burn the biofuel substance.

What happens to fish inhabiting water polluted by radioactive waste

They die.

What is ocean acidification

Ocean Acidification: The declining pH (increased acidification) of the oceans due to increased CO2 emissions globally.

Is peat a renewable resource

yes it is

What are the advantages and disadvantages of offshore wind farms

Offshore wind farms produce energy which is virtually emission free. After the initial expense of purchasing the wind farms, there are minimal costs involved in producing energy. Many people are opposed to offshore wind farms as they can ruin the view of the ocean and may cause noise.

How do the Composite Indexes predict future events

The indexes predict by assuming that past trends and relationships will continue into the future.

What is another name for the Great Ocean Conveyor Belt

The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt is also called thermohaline circulation.

Is bioaccumulation a noun

Yes, bioaccumulation is a noun, a singular, common, concrete noun.

What is distinction between eutrophication and artificial eutrophication

Dostinction between eutrophication and artificial eutrophication

What kind of disease is considered a long term effect of air pollution on human health

asthma

What are the advantages and the disadvantages of a hydrogen fuel cell car over a hybrid car

Advantages are very low emissions.

Disadvantage is rarity of hydrogen fuel stations.

Using biofuels instead of fossil fuels because biofuels are renewable is an example ofhing

Green design

Which behavior can reduce pollution that occurs due to the burning of coal

Use ceiling fans and reduce air conditioning use in summer.

Which type of pollution occurs when small particles of soil are suspended in water

Physical pollution

Which of these descriptions involves an example of a nonrenewable resource

Kaolin mineral is used to make porcelain.

At which rate of population growth is the coal supply on Earth expected to be used up the soonest

High growth

Which of the following is a limited resource, which can take longer to be replenished than it takes to be used up

Drinking water

Which of the following strategies can help Earth's coal supply last longer

Build and use solar power plants.

Which of these conservation tactics is the best way to reduce the pollution produced by a coal-burning power plant

Install scrubbers in the power plant.

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