JAMB Government 2009 Question 21

Question 21

OPEC and Other International Organisations

Which of the following is a major threat to OPEC?

  1. A.Persistence of war in the Middle East.
  2. B.The discovery of crude oil in more countries.
  3. C.Antagonism by the major world powers.
  4. D.Development of viable alternatives to crude oil.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Development of viable alternatives to crude oil.)

Explanation

If the world switches to other energy sources such as solar, wind or electric vehicles, demand for OPEC's oil will fall.