Proved reserves of a nonrenewable energy source are ________
A) reserves that will be exhausted due to overuse by humans
B) quantities of fuel that can be recovered using current technology and prices
C) the extent of known energy reserves
D) refined and captured but not able to be reused
E) measures of useful energy produced
Answer: B
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