Read the passages, and answer the question that follows. Passage One Many experts today believe we have used nearly 50 percent of the Earth’s oil resources. No big deal, right? We have 50 percent left! And yet there are some who suggest that such optimism is foolish. As the cost of drilling rises and the ability to extract oil from dwindling reserves becomes harder, production will not be able to keep up with demand. Passage Two Alternative energy sources exist. Like oil, other non-renewable sources of energy, such as coal and uranium, will either be used up or become too expensive to buy and process. Manufactured energy, such as hydrogen, requires advanced technology. However, renewable sources, such as solar, wind, and water, will help cushion the decline of limited energy resources. Based on these two passages, which of the following statements is true?

In these passages, both authors suggest that there will not be enough oil reserves to keep up with demand. In the first passage, the author suggests that even if we did have half of the oil reserves of the world left, the extraction process will become so difficult we will not be able to produce enough to keep up with demand. Similarly, the second passage argues that limited energy resources will not be enough, and as they begin to decline, we will need to find alternative sources of energy.