Continued Use of the Fuels Most Relied Upon in Developing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Continued use of the fuels most relied upon in developing countries will eventually lead to ________.

• A) depletion of soil nutrients
• B) severe thermal pollution of water
• C) increased oil prices
• D) depletion of coal reserves in those countries

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