Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Consumption

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about 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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