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Using plant biomass as an energy source causes a significant increase in atmosph

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Question

Using plant biomass as an energy source

causes a significant increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).

causes no net increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).

has nothing to do with atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).

causes a significant decrease in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).

A.

causes a significant increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).

B.

causes no net increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).

C.

has nothing to do with atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).

D.

causes a significant decrease in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).

Explanation / Answer

A)

Causes a significant increase in atmosphere carbon dioxide

Plant biomass is an energy source and causes increase of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because it contains methane, ethanol, and butanol.