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Study the following data for crude oil:

Region/Country Reserves
(Thousand million barrels)
Number of years reserves will last
Middle East 808 70
USA 50 10.5
World 1697 50.2

Which of the following interprets the above data correctly?

A
Crude oil should be used to its fullest before it gets over.
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Crude oil is a non-renewable source of energy
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Crude oil is overused and hence, it is depleting.
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Crude oil should be used judiciously.
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Solution

The correct option is D Crude oil should be used judiciously.
Renewable and non-renewable resources should be used in a way to fulfill the needs of present generation without compromising the needs of future generations.

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