Why does oil from oil sands have a lower net energy than conventional oil?

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The process of producing oil from oil sands involves using large amounts of natural gas to heat water that is used to remove the bitumen and convert it into a heavy synthetic oil that can flow through a pipeline. This process greatly reduces the net energy of oil sands.

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What will be the ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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Radon in homes comes, in part, from

A. leakage of exhaust gases from furnaces. B. fumes given off by insulation materials. C. natural rocks and soils and buildings made from these materials. D. All of the choices are correct.

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