The statement that it takes high quality energy to get high quality energy refers to
A) energy resources with low or negative net energy
B) hydroelectric power
C) the economic side of energy production
D) the processes and fuel required to extract and refine some energy sources
E) coal and hydroelectric power

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The statement refers to the fact that some energy sources require a significant amount of energy in the form of processes and fuel to extract and refine them, which can result in a negative net energy output. This means that it takes high quality energy (such as from fossil fuels) to extract and refine these energy sources, and the resulting energy may not be as high quality as the energy used in the extraction and refinement process.

The Statement That It Takes High Quality Energy to Get