This type of energy is created through burning organic material like plants and trees.

• A. Hydropower
• B. Biomass
• C. Oil
• D. Nonrenewable Resource

Answer: (B)

Biomass energy is produced by burning organic material such as plants and trees. The chemical energy stored in that plant matter is released as heat when it combusts, and this heat can be used for heating or to run electricity-generation equipment. Because plants can regrow, biomass can be renewable if the feedstock is produced and harvested sustainably. This differs from hydropower, which uses water flow to generate energy without burning material; oil is a fossil fuel, and a nonrenewable resource. So, the energy described is biomass energy, tied to renewable, plant-based sources when managed responsibly.