What source of energy can be used to generate electricity by taking carbon out of the atmosphere and then return it?

Question

Responses

A Energy from solarEnergy from solar

B Energy from biomassEnergy from biomass

C Energy from waterEnergy from water

D Energy from wind

Answer 1

The process of generating electricity while removing carbon from the atmosphere and returning it effectively can be associated with various renewable energy sources. However, the most suitable answer from the provided options would be:

B: Energy from biomass

Biomass energy involves the use of organic materials (which have absorbed CO2 from the atmosphere) to produce electricity. When biomass is burned for energy, it releases CO2, but as long as the energy is sustainably sourced (and plants are replanted), it can lead to a cycle where the overall carbon footprint can be managed. While other renewable sources like solar, wind, and water (hydro) contribute to low-carbon energy, biomass explicitly ties into the carbon cycle in the context of your question.