Question

After the energy crisis of the 1970’s and the OPEC oil embargo, the US _______.
a.
increased its dependency on foreign oil
b.
began to wean itself off of foreign oil and the economic vulnerability it brings
c.
changed over to all renewable energy sources
d.
began building new nuclear power plants to replace fossil fuel use


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

After the 1970s oil embargoes the U.S. pursued policies to reduce dependence on foreign oil (conservation, CAFE standards, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and diversification of energy sources).