The Hubbert peak accurately predicted
A)maximum U.S.oil consumption in 1972.
B)maximum U.S.oil consumption continuing to climb through today.
C)maximum U.S.oil production about 1970.
D)maximum U.S.oil production about 1995.

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The Hubbert peak theory predicted that oil production in any region would follow a bell-shaped curve with production peaking and then declining. This theory accurately predicted the maximum U.S. oil production around 1970, after which production began to decline despite increasing demand. It did not predict consumption levels, only production levels. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option D is incorrect as well because the peak U.S. oil production occurred earlier than 1995.

The Hubbert Peak Accurately Predicted