Question

question 20 of 26
a state government is trying to decide between using biomass or solar power
to generate electricity. what advantage does solar power have over biomass?

a. solar power produces radioactive waste.

b. solar power produces no carbon dioxide.

c. solar power is a renewable energy source.

d. solar power can be used all day and night.

Explanation:

• Option A: Solar power does not produce radioactive waste (nuclear power does), so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Biomass energy production (e.g., burning biomass) releases carbon dioxide, while solar power (converting sunlight to electricity) produces no carbon dioxide. This is a key advantage of solar over biomass.
• Option C: Both solar power and biomass are renewable energy sources (biomass comes from organic matter which can be replenished), so C is not an advantage of solar over biomass.
• Option D: Solar power depends on sunlight, so it cannot be used at night without energy storage, while biomass can be used when needed (e.g., burning stored biomass), so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Solar power produces no carbon dioxide.