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Crоp residues (such аs cоrn stоver, strаw, or sugаrcane bagasse) represent a potentially sustainable source of cellulosic ethanol. Assume: Biomass production: 6 tonne per hectare per year Ethanol yield: 250 L per tonne of crop residue A car travels 10,000 km per year Fuel economy: 20 km/L when using 100% ethanol Total number of cars: 3 million Ethanol energy density of about 21 MJ/L Use the conversion: 1 hectar = 0.01 km² 1. Estimate the total farmland area required, in km², to sustainably provide ethanol for all 3 million cars for one year. 2. For comparison, assume a solar PV farm receives an average solar input of 250 W/m² and has a conversion efficiency of 15%. Would solar panels require less land area than crop residues to supply the same annual energy? (yes/no)