Which of the following statements describes California's energy consumption in the late 1970s and early 1980s?
a. It increased significantly because of the growth of the population.
b. The state set energy efficiency standards that helped reduce consumption and provided incentives for alternative energy resources.
c. To meet the growing demand for petroleum that followed the mid-1970s energy crisis, California authorized more off-shore drilling for oil.
d. Californians permanently reduced their consumption of oil as a result of state policies.
b
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A. Catholic padres. B. rancheros. C. mining barons. D. bureaucrats appointed by the central government in Mexico City.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. the potential voting power of large immigrant communities. B. the rapid growth of urban America and the potential voting power of large immigrant communities. C. disillusionment with heavy-handed and powerful city governments. D. the rapid growth of urban America. E. the potential voting power of large immigrant communities and disillusionment with powerful city governments.