Which of the Following Is a Reason for Using Our

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for using our unconventional reserves if they were more difficult to obtain?

• A)Conventional reserves must be transported long distances,and are subject to spills and environmental disasters.
• B)It is too expensive to import oil from other countries where the conventional reserves are located.
• C)Unconventional reserves can help us become energy independent and rely less on energy imports.
• D)The technology of using renewable energy sources is unreliable and too expensive to produce energy on a scale for our needs.

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