Most analyses of world oil reserves and current demands indicate that short of some amazing new oil field discoveries,maximum global production of oil
A)peaked in the 1970s.
B)peaked in 1998.
C)is peaking right now.
D)will peak in the next 10-15 years.

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Most experts predict that global oil production will peak in the next 10-15 years, as existing oil fields continue to be depleted and new discoveries become increasingly difficult to find. This is supported by trends in oil production and demand, as well as geological limitations on oil extraction. While there may be short-term fluctuations in production, the long-term outlook suggests that we are facing a peak in global oil supplies.

Most Analyses of World Oil Reserves and Current Demands Indicate