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

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B — oil is a nonrenewable resource that may run out in the future. Relying heavily on one finite resource risks economic problems if reserves are depleted or prices fall.