Questions: What commodity has the United States recently focused on producing domestically?
A. Cars and trucks
B. Food
C. Energy
D. Electronic goods
Transcript text: What commodity has the United States recently focused on producing domestically?
A. Cars and trucks
B. Food
C. Energy
D. Electronic goods
Solution
Answer
The answer is C. Energy
Explanation
Option 1: Cars and trucks
While the United States has a significant automotive industry, the recent focus has not been predominantly on increasing domestic production of cars and trucks. The industry has been more concerned with innovation, such as electric vehicles, rather than a broad increase in production.
Option 2: Food
The United States has always been a major producer of food, but there hasn't been a recent shift or increased focus on this sector compared to historical levels.
Option 3: Energy
In recent years, the United States has significantly increased its focus on producing energy domestically. This includes both traditional fossil fuels like oil and natural gas, as well as renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. The goal has been to achieve energy independence and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.
Option 4: Electronic goods
While there is some focus on bringing back manufacturing of electronic goods to the United States, it has not been as pronounced or prioritized as the energy sector. The production of electronic goods remains largely concentrated in countries with established manufacturing infrastructure, such as China and South Korea.