environment medium True/False

Biomass is generally considered a carbon-neutral energy source because the CO2 released during combustion is offset by the CO2 absorbed by the plants during their growth.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Since the plants absorbed CO2 from the atmosphere to grow, burning them releases roughly the same amount back, maintaining a closed carbon loop.

Topic Renewable Energy
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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