Question 1
Question 1:
If all the gasoline in the world suddenly disappeared, what country says they alone could keep their cars running?
Choose:
A. Saudi Arabia
C. Russia
D. Brazil
E. Venezuela
Correct!
D. Brazil, since nearly all cars sold in the nation are "flex" vehicles that can run on ethanol (in Brazil, made from sugar cane) or gasoline.
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