Question

which of the following explains why concentrations of energy sources, such as oil, impact international affairs? a. military countries are motivated to become pacifists. b. everyone pays equally for their energy. c. the ability to control oil prices grants great political influence. d. religion has more impact than oil.

Explanation:

• Option A: Military countries becoming pacifists due to energy sources like oil is not a valid or commonly - accepted reason for energy source concentrations impacting international affairs.
• Option B: In reality, everyone does not pay equally for energy. There are differences in access, production costs, and market - based pricing that lead to unequal energy costs among different entities (countries, consumers).
• Option C: The ability to control oil prices (since oil is a crucial energy source) gives a country or group great political influence. For example, OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) has used its control over oil production and pricing to influence global economic and political scenarios.
• Option D: The question is about why energy sources (specifically oil) impact international affairs. Saying religion has more impact than oil is not relevant to explaining the impact of oil concentrations on international affairs.

Answer:

C. The ability to control oil prices grants great political influence.