Case Study → Biofuels in Brazil (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What % of Brazil's energy comes from renewable sources?
What % of Brazil's energy comes from renewable sources?
4%
What is Brazil's global position in ethanol production from sugar cane?
What is Brazil's global position in ethanol production from sugar cane?
World's largest producer
How many metric tons of sugar cane did Brazil produce in 2019/20?
How many metric tons of sugar cane did Brazil produce in 2019/20?
643 million
What % of new passenger vehicles sold in Brazil have flex fuel engines?
What % of new passenger vehicles sold in Brazil have flex fuel engines?
Approx 90%
What is the annual value of Brazil's biofuel industry?
What is the annual value of Brazil's biofuel industry?
$50bn per yr
How many direct jobs does Brazil's biofuel industry provide?
How many direct jobs does Brazil's biofuel industry provide?
1.34 million
How is waste from processing sugar cane used?
How is waste from processing sugar cane used?
To produce electricity
What alternative biodiesel source is being developed in Brazil?
What alternative biodiesel source is being developed in Brazil?
Soybean oil
What negative impact has sugar cane farming caused?
What negative impact has sugar cane farming caused?
Displacement of cattle pasture
What is happening to the CO2 emission reductions from ethanol use?
What is happening to the CO2 emission reductions from ethanol use?
Cancelled out by deforestation