Most of the world’s energy supply comes from burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources. If people continue to burn fossil fuels at the same rate, which of the following events will most likely happen?

Question

A.
All of the world’s fossil fuel reserves will be used up.
B.
Fossil fuels will quickly reform underneath the ocean’s floor.
C.
Fossil fuel deposits will be found on the moon.
D.
No changes will be made to the world’s fossil fuel reserves.

Answer 1

A. All of the world’s fossil fuel reserves will be used up.

If people continue to burn fossil fuels at the same rate, it is most likely that the world's fossil fuel reserves will eventually be depleted, since fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources.