Over the past two decades the consumptive use of fuelwood has

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The statement mentions that developing nations are using charcoal and fossil fuels as alternatives to fuelwood, which implies a decline in the consumptive use of fuelwood. Therefore, option B is the best choice, as it accurately reflects the information provided in the statement. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that the consumptive use of fuelwood has increased, which contradicts the information in the statement. Option C is incorrect because the statement does not indicate that fuelwood has replaced fossil fuels in many regions of the United States. Option D is incorrect because the statement does not provide any information to support the claim that there has been a shift from productive to consumptive use of fuelwood.

Over the Past Two Decades the Consumptive Use of Fuelwood