Questão número 639004

In the text, ‘contradictory estimates of oil reserve data available in the public domain.’ (lines 38-39) refers to the fact that

• A.

  the figures on the probable amount of remaining oil in reserves known have been inaccurately announced.

• B.

  researchers in the Smith School have reached conclusions on the use of energy alternatives that confirm the opinion of political leaders.

• C.

  oil reserves estimates should be readjusted to indicate that around twelve hundred billion barrels are available for consumption.

• D.

  political and financial concerns have led to the announcement of precise data on oil production available to the public.

• E.

  only 850-900 billion barrels will be produced by the middle of the current decade.