If fracking in North America and Europe is indeed blocked by public opposition,this would make the world economy increasingly dependent on OPEC governments,which control over ________ of all proven oil reserves,most of them in the politically unstable Middle East.
A) 30 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 70 percent
D) 85 percent
E) 90 percent

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OPEC countries control over 70 percent of the world's proven oil reserves, making them a dominant force in the global oil market. This concentration of control in the Middle East, where many OPEC members are located, underscores the potential impact of geopolitical instability on oil supply and prices.

If Fracking in North America and Europe Is Indeed Blocked