As Oil Resources Are Depleted the Ratio, or Energy Return

question 63

Multiple Choice

As oil resources are depleted the ratio, or energy return on investment (EROI) , will

• A)increase.
• B)decrease.
• C)remain steady.
• D)be greater than one.
• E)become equal to one.

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