Oil Shale and Tar Sand as Energy Sources Have Some

question 85

Multiple Choice

Oil shale and tar sand as energy sources have some disadvantages.What is not one of these?

• A) low net energy yield
• B) severe land disruption
• C) low potential supplies
• D) releases carbon dioxide and other air pollutants when produced and burned
• E) high water use

Differentiate between the pricing and output strategies of monopolies versus perfect competition.

Analyze marginal cost and marginal revenue to determine optimal output levels.

Identify the conditions under which economies of scale are realized.

Understand the relationship between monopolies, economic efficiency, and market structures.

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