Energy return on investment (EROI): The ratio of energy produced to energy invested in extraction; higher EROI means more net energy.
How to apply it: Use EROI to compare conventional oil (EROI ~15:1) with tar sands (EROI ~5:1) to explain why unconventional sources are less efficient.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Energy Resources and Consumption
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