Question

question 13 1 pts biodiesel fuel is produced from oils synthesized by and harvested from living plants. how does the use of biodiesel fuel compare to the use of fossil fuels with respect to the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere? it is detrimental; because biodiesel produces lower mileage, more must be burned, causing a proportional increase in carbon dioxide release. there is no difference; the combustion of the fuel produces carbon dioxide regardless of its source. it is beneficial; because living plants are the source of the biodiesel, burning it simply represents nutrient recycling. it is beneficial; converting plant material to biodiesel permanently traps carbon dioxide and prevents its entry to the atmosphere.

Explanation:

Plants absorb \(CO_2\) during photosynthesis. When biodiesel (from plants) is burned, the \(CO_2\) released is part of a cycle (nutrient recycling). Fossil fuels release \(CO_2\) that was trapped long - ago (not part of a recent cycle).

Answer:

It is beneficial; because living plants are the source of the biodiesel, burning it simply represents nutrient recycling.