In 1973 the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Stopped Exporting

question 20

Multiple Choice

In 1973 the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries stopped exporting their oil for a time. What effect do you suppose this embargo had on the nuclear power industry?

• A)There was little effect as most experts in the industry knew that the 1973 oil embargo was going to be short-lived.
• B)This embargo boosted the support for building of many new nuclear power plants.
• C)It lowered the price of electricity generated from nuclear power plants, which then held a greater share of the market.
• D)Any positive effect of this embargo could have had on the nuclear power industry was promptly negated by the Chernobyl disaster.

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Definitions:

Breast Bone

Also known as the sternum, a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest, connecting the rib bones and supporting the collar bone.

Axial Skeleton

The central part of the skeleton, comprising the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum, providing support and protection for the body's vital organs.

Appendicular Skeleton

The portion of the skeleton that includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, and the shoulder and pelvic girdles.

Sternum

The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, also known as the breastbone.