Question

which of the following would not be a way we can cut back on our use of oil?
a. using cars that are more fuel efficient
b. using more air conditioning in the summers
c. better insulating our homes and windows
d. using more public transportation

Explanation:

To determine which option does not reduce oil use, we analyze each:

• A: Fuel - efficient cars use less oil.
• B: Air conditioners (often run on electricity, but if electricity is from oil - powered plants, or if the AC uses oil - based energy directly in some cases) using more AC would likely increase energy demand, and if that energy is oil - derived, it increases oil use.
• C: Better insulation reduces heating/cooling needs, so less energy (possibly oil - based) is used.
• D: Public transport is more efficient per passenger, reducing individual car (oil - using) use.

So using more air - conditioning in summers is not a way to cut back on oil use.

Answer:

B. Using more air conditioning in the summers