It is well known that the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide presents a very grave threat to the environment. Attempts are ongoing to absorb (sequester) this gas by several means. One such approach involves the use of vegetation, as plants utilize the gas by means of photosynthesis. One such plant, which has shown great promise, is the "Spekboom" (Portulacaria Afra) which is endemic to the semi-arid Karoo region of the Eastern Cape. • It has been estimated that fully-grown Spekboom can absorb 3.8 tonnes of carbon per hectare of plants per year. If the system is fully functional, South Africa can generate 234.5 x 10° kWh of electricity 1.1 per year. Assume that 1559 pounds of CO2 is emitted per year per Megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity generated in the country. Determine, by means of the use of conversion factors, how many square kilometres of Spekboom could theoretically absorb all of this carbon dioxide?

It is well known that the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide presents a very grave threat to the environment. Attempts are ongoing to absorb (sequester) this gas by several means. One such approach involves the use of vegetation, as plants utilize the gas by means of photosynthesis. One such plant, which has shown great promise, is the "Spekboom" (Portulacaria Afra) which is endemic to the semi-arid Karoo region of the Eastern Cape. • It has been estimated that fully-grown Spekboom can absorb 3.8 tonnes of carbon per hectare of plants per year. If the system is fully functional, South Africa can generate 234.5 x 10° kWh of electricity 1.1 per year. Assume that 1559 pounds of CO2 is emitted per year per Megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity generated in the country. Determine, by means of the use of conversion factors, how many square kilometres of Spekboom could theoretically absorb all of this carbon dioxide?

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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