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question 30

Multiple Choice

Figure 14.4.2, Production and Reserves of Fossil Fuels
-Looking at Figure 14.4.2, at current usage, how many years are the coal reserves of the United States projected to last?

• A) 34
• B) 240
• C) 107
• D) 140
• E) 188

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Unemployment Rate

The share of workers in the labor force who are unemployed and actively working towards finding a job.

Henry Ford

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