Any Energy Resource with a Low or Negative Net Energy

question 23

Multiple Choice

Any energy resource with a low or negative net energy yield cannot compete in the open marketplace with other energy alternatives with high net energy yields unless it is ____.

• A) the only source of energy
• B) valued by long-term customers
• C) advertised through the appropriate channels
• D) stamped for approval under federal regulations
• E) subsidized by the government or some other funding source

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Definitions:

Nineteenth Century

The period from 1801 to 1900, characterized by industrialization, colonial expansion, and significant social, economic, and political changes.

Infant Mortality

The rate at which babies under one year of age die in a given population, often used as an indicator of the health and well-being of a community.

Population Increase

The growth in the number of people in a particular region or world over a period, often measured by birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.

Public Health

The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community efforts.