The theory of peak oil predicts that
A)the discovery of new oil fields will keep pace with rising consumption.
B)demand for oil will soon decline.
C)renewable energy sources will soon replace oil.
D)the production of oil cannot keep pace with rising levels of consumption.

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The theory of peak oil predicts that the production of oil cannot keep pace with rising levels of consumption, leading to a peak in oil production followed by a decline in production capacity. This is based on the assumption that oil reserves are finite and that production capacity will eventually reach a maximum limit.

The Theory of Peak Oil Predicts That