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Most of the world's automobiles run on energy acquired from petroleum. Like all fossil fuels, petroleum is a nonrenewable energy resource. This means that it is a resource that cannot be replaced as quickly as humans use up existing supplies.
Humans face a problem because once petroleum reserves begin to run out, there won't be enough fuel to power all the automobiles in the world. Which of the following is the best potential long-term solution to this specific problem of energy supply?
A.
Use more petroleum, but make sure it is used only in fuel-efficient automobiles.
B.
Maintain current consumption of petroleum, but use it only to manufacture plastics.
C.
Use renewable resources, such as solar energy, to power automobiles.
D.
Use a cleaner fossil fuel, such as natural gas, to power automobiles.
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Humans face a problem because once petroleum reserves begin to run out, there won't be enough fuel to power all the automobiles in the world. Which of the following is the best potential long-term solution to this specific problem of energy supply?
A.
Use more petroleum, but make sure it is used only in fuel-efficient automobiles.
B.
Maintain current consumption of petroleum, but use it only to manufacture plastics.
C.
Use renewable resources, such as solar energy, to power automobiles.
D.
Use a cleaner fossil fuel, such as natural gas, to power automobiles.
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The best potential long-term solution to the specific problem of energy supply related to automobiles running on petroleum is:
**C. Use renewable resources, such as solar energy, to power automobiles.**
This option addresses the nonrenewable nature of petroleum by shifting to sustainable energy sources, thus ensuring that energy supply can be maintained in the long term without depleting resources.
**C. Use renewable resources, such as solar energy, to power automobiles.**
This option addresses the nonrenewable nature of petroleum by shifting to sustainable energy sources, thus ensuring that energy supply can be maintained in the long term without depleting resources.