Section: Social Studies

107)

A valid conclusion that can be drawn from the data in the graph is that the noncommunist countries (western Europe and Japan) would

have serious economic problems if alternative sources of energy are not developed
avoid any gap between oil supply and demand by increasing oil production
have until the year 2000 to make major changes in energy policies
be unable to solve their energy problems
use less oil because of its high price

Explanation

Western European countries and Japan would lack fuel for their industries, and production would drop, with resultant unemployment and depression.