The Arguments for Drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge

question 26

Multiple Choice

The arguments for drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) include all of the following except

• A) ANWR oil will increase U.S. dependence on imported oil.
• B) Alaskans will stand to benefit economically from oil production.
• C) There are many acres of land in Alaska already set aside for wilderness protection.
• D) Technological advances have reduced the ecological impact that oil exploration and production have on an area.

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