The EROI System of Evaluating Energy Exploitation from Various Sources

question 42

Multiple Choice

The EROI system of evaluating energy exploitation from various sources is based upon

• A)the market price of the energy involved.
• B)the environmental damage likely to be caused by the extraction process.
• C)the ratio of energy extracted to energy invested in the extraction process.
• D)the amount of heat produced by using a unit of the energy in question.

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Definitions:

Colorectal Cancer

A type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, part of the digestive system, and can spread to other parts of the body.

Esophageal

Relating to the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach.

Alcohol Consumption

The intake of beverages containing ethanol, which can have both immediate and long-term effects on health and social well-being.

Breast Cancer

A malignant tumor that develops from breast cells, often noted by a lump in the breast or changes in breast shape or texture.