Question

the debate over drilling for oil in the arctic national wildlife refuge continues. no matter what is decided, scientists will continue to look for new ways to meet the need for oil in the united states, while protecting the environment. question 7 of 8 why do americans disagree about drilling for oil in alaska? they want to buy oil from other countries. alaska has a large amount of oil underground. the oil is found in the arctic national wildlife refuge.

Explanation:

To determine why Americans disagree about drilling for oil in Alaska, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Wanting to buy oil from other countries doesn't directly explain the disagreement about drilling in Alaska.
• Option 2: Alaska having a large amount of oil underground is a fact about oil reserves but doesn't explain the disagreement (it's more about the presence of oil, not why people disagree on drilling there).
• Option 3: The oil is in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Drilling there would impact the environment (wildlife, ecosystems), so those who prioritize environmental protection oppose it, while those who prioritize oil access support it. This explains the disagreement.

Answer:

C. The oil is found in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.