Legumes are important for energy crops because they _______________ nitrogen in the soil.
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Question 2_______________ means that same amount of carbon that is produced by its combustion is then absorbed from the atmosphere by the growth of the plants comprising the energy crop.
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Question 3After the establishment of the energy crop, the organic material content of the soil also begins to increase. This helps to prevent soil loss to _______________.
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Question 4Woody biomass crops provide for increased animal _______________ within perennial fields.
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Question 5The combustion of biomass results in an almost complete reduction of ____ emissions.
a. sulfur oxide c. carbon monoxide
b. coal d. particulate
Question 6Nutrients in the form of nitrates and phosphates within water can lead to ____.
a. cultural eutrophication c. acid precipitation
b. monocultures d. runoff
Question 7The term sustainable means to ____.
a. keep up with future needs c. ensure a safe environment
b. maintain at a constant level d. produce at increasing rates