Many politicians and others have advocated that the U.S. reduce its dependence on oil by increasing its domestic drilling program. What are the prospects for this and the correct reason?
A. Poor, because the U.S. has so little of the world's proven oil reserves.
B. Excellent, because oil production from shale is guaranteed to increase dramatically and last for decades.
C. Excellent, because ANWR will produce several billion barrels once it is developed.
D. Not necessary, because the U.S. has such a large share of the world's proven oil reserves.
Answer: A
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