Biomass can be used to generate electricity. Biomass relies heavily on agricultural crops. Plants release carbon dioxide and water in combustion. Plants use photosynthesis to originally generate the energy that is needed. The chemical energy of these plants all started with what energy source?

Question

Biomass can be used to generate electricity. Biomass relies heavily on agricultural crops. Plants release carbon dioxide and water in combustion. Plants use photosynthesis to originally generate the energy that is needed. The chemical energy of these plants all started with what energy source?
Responses

A	Wind energyWind energy

B	Solar energy Solar energy

C	Mechanical energyMechanical energy

D	Geothermal energyGeothermal energy

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct answer is **B Solar energy Solar energy**. Plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight (solar energy) into chemical energy, which is stored in their biomass. During combustion, the stored chemical energy is released as energy in the form of heat and electricity.