Which Statement Describes the Consumption of Petroleum Products by the United

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the consumption of petroleum products by the United States?

• A) America is the largest producer of petroleum products.
• B) America is likely to stay self-sufficient for the next several decades.
• C) America is the third largest consumer of petroleum products.
• D) America has become a major importer of petroleum products.
• E) Petroleum products are no longer the largest source of energy for the U.S.

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Corrective Action

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