The United States,making Up Less Than 5 Percent of the World's

question 8

Multiple Choice

The United States,making up less than 5 percent of the world's population,uses more than ________ of the world's commercial energy production.

• A)9/10
• B)2/3
• C)1/2
• D)1/4
• E)1/3

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