INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Manure and other animal waste can be converted to sustainably meet the energy needs of the farm. Biomass is the only renewable energy source that can be converted into liquid biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biomass is renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. Biomass was the largest source of total annual U.S. energy consumption until the mid-1800s. Biomass continues to be an important fuel in many countries, especially for cooking and heating in developing countries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wood-logs, chips, bark, and sawdust-accounts for about 44 percent of biomass energy. But any organic matter can produce biomass energy. Other biomass sources can include agricultural waste products like fruit pits and corncobs. Wood and wood waste are used to generate electricity.

Detailed explanation-4: -We use four types of biomass today-wood and agricultural products, solid waste, landfill gas and biogas, and alcohol fuels. Most biomass used today is home grown energy.