Which of the following countries has an inefficient oil usage pattern chiefly due to outdated technology?

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As countries industrialize, energy sources are not always efficiently utilized. China, for example, spends three times the world average on energy (all sources) to produce one dollar of gross national product (GNP). In comparison with Japan, possibly the world's most efficient user of energy, where less than 5 ounces of oil is needed to generate $1 in GNP, in China, approximately 80 ounces of oil is needed. The reasons for China's inefficient oil use are numerous, but the worst culprit is outdated technology.

Which of the Following Countries Has an Inefficient Oil Usage