Question

A town is considering building a biodiesel power plant that would burn a biomass to generate electricity. Which of the following correctly lists an advantage and a disadvantage of this project?

Advantage: it could get rid of some unwanted waste. Disadvantage it would emit pollution into the air.

Advantage: it reduces dependence on fossil fuels. Disadvantage: it would create new jobs for the area.

Advantage: it produces carbon dioxide, Disadvantage: building the power plant would be expensive.

Advantage: it would use existing garbage and agricultural waste. Disadvantage: there is no way to use the power created.

Answer 1

Advantage: it could get rid of some unwanted waste. Disadvantage: it would emit pollution into the air.