Question

Despite the energy crisis in the 1970s, the United States has increased its dependence on coal energydecreased its dependence on coal energyincreased its dependence on foreign oil sourcesdecreased its dependence on foreign oil sources.

Answer 1

The correct  answer is option C.  

Despite the energy crisis in the 1970's, the United States has has increased its oil dependence from foreign countries.

In around 1970 the US consumed about 20 million oil gallons daily. Out of this 20 million, 15 million gallons were imported from the middle East countries.

Answer 2

Despite the energy crisis in the 1970s, the United States
 
has increased its dependence on foreign oil sources"