Question

Many Middle Eastern countries depend on oil as their main source of income. This is a problem because __________.
A.
oil production does not provide much money, and the region is poor
B.
oil is a nonrenewable resource that may run out in the future
C.
the region is rich in farmland and should be focusing on agriculture
D.
there is not a demand for oil, and no countries want to purchase it

Answer 1

B. Oil is a nonrenewable resource that may run out in the future — relying heavily on it risks depletion and economic instability (and also vulnerability to price swings).