Question

The United States and China are the two largest consumers of energy in the world. . . . Neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate. Common sense calls upon us to act [together]. President Obama, 2009 What is the most likely way that the foreign policy described here would be implemented?
A. The United States and China would go to war to settle the problem.
B.The United States and China would negotiate a solution to the problem.
C. The United States and China would end all diplomatic relations.
D. The United States and China would stop trading with each other.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option B."The United States and China would negotiate a solution to the problem".

Explanation:

The excerpt quoting President Obama herein shown, implies that the foreign policy implemented to deal with the situation looks towards United States and China negotiating a solution to the problem. President Obama states that dependence on foreign oil and the ravages of climate change are not an option, and is necessary to cooperate. The cooperation between United States and China implies that they would negotiate a solution to the problem.

Answer 2

Answer: B

The United States and China would negotiate a solution to the problem.