Question

roughly about 80% of energy usage today coming from fossil fuels. these non - renewable energy resources are being consumed at an alarming rate. since they are non - renewable, once they are gone... the graph above shows the estimated amount of time three of the most popular fossil fuels have left before they run out if consumption continues at the rate it is at currently. which strategy is most...
a begin using more oil for energy instead of coal
b develop technology that detects even the most minute amount of fossil fuels
c pass legislation to allow for more construction of gas stations along the interstates

Explanation:

To address the issue of fossil fuel depletion (as shown by the energy reserves graph), we need a solution that reduces reliance on fossil fuels or optimizes their use. Option B (develop technology to detect even the most minute amount of fossil fuels) doesn't reduce usage; it just detects them. Option C (pass legislation for more gas stations) increases fossil fuel infrastructure, promoting more use. Option A (begin using more oil for energy instead of coal) still relies on fossil fuels and doesn't solve depletion. Wait, maybe I misread. Wait, the problem is about fossil fuels being non - renewable and depleting. The best approach to deal with depletion is to develop technology that can detect minute amounts? No, wait, maybe the intended logic is that developing technology to detect small amounts helps in better extraction, but that's not sustainable. Wait, maybe the correct option is B? Wait, no, let's re - evaluate. The question is about which strategy is best to deal with fossil fuel depletion (since they are non - renewable and being consumed). Option B: developing technology to detect even minute amounts of fossil fuels would help in extracting more, but that's still using non - renewable resources. Option A: switching from coal to oil is still using fossil fuels. Option C: building more gas stations promotes more fossil fuel use. Wait, maybe the graph shows that fossil fuels are depleting, so we need a solution that moves away from fossil fuels or optimizes. But among the options, the best is B? Wait, no, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, the correct answer should be B? Wait, no, let's think again. The problem is about fossil fuels being non - renewable, so we need to either reduce usage or find alternatives. But the options given: A is switching fossil fuels, B is detecting more fossil fuels (to use more?), C is building more gas stations (to use more gas). Wait, maybe the intended answer is B, as developing technology to detect minute amounts can help in extracting the remaining fossil fuels more efficiently, but that's not a long - term solution. But among the three, B is the only one that relates to managing fossil fuel reserves.

Answer:

B. Develop technology that detects even the most minute amount of fossil fuels