Question
The graphic below shows the average petroleum consumption in millions of barrels per day of different regions of the world from 1980 to 2010.
Image courtesy of U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2010
Much of the petroleum consumed in the last few decades has been extracted from relatively few locations around the world, because most of the world's easily accessible petroleum deposits are concentrated in these areas.
How has this continued petroleum extraction from selected areas over time likely affected petroleum resources on Earth?
A.
Petroleum resources have been replenished as quickly as they have been extracted.
B.
The distribution of petroleum has changed and less petroleum is now available overall.
C.
The distribution of petroleum has not changed in any way, and there is the same amount of petroleum available now as there was in the past.
D.
More petroleum is now available overall because extraction techniques result in the formation of more petroleum.
Image courtesy of U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2010
Much of the petroleum consumed in the last few decades has been extracted from relatively few locations around the world, because most of the world's easily accessible petroleum deposits are concentrated in these areas.
How has this continued petroleum extraction from selected areas over time likely affected petroleum resources on Earth?
A.
Petroleum resources have been replenished as quickly as they have been extracted.
B.
The distribution of petroleum has changed and less petroleum is now available overall.
C.
The distribution of petroleum has not changed in any way, and there is the same amount of petroleum available now as there was in the past.
D.
More petroleum is now available overall because extraction techniques result in the formation of more petroleum.
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The correct answer is: **B. The distribution of petroleum has changed and less petroleum is now available overall.**
This is because continued extraction from selected areas typically depletes local resources over time, leading to a reduction in the available petroleum supply in those regions. As more petroleum is extracted, the remaining reserves diminish, and thus the overall availability of easily accessible petroleum decreases.
This is because continued extraction from selected areas typically depletes local resources over time, leading to a reduction in the available petroleum supply in those regions. As more petroleum is extracted, the remaining reserves diminish, and thus the overall availability of easily accessible petroleum decreases.
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