Question

what lasting effect did the energy crisis have on u.s. energy policy? reduced energy research in middle east countries encouraged development of renewable energy technologies increased the amount of coal mining on u.s. territory

Explanation:

• The option "reduced energy research in Middle East countries" is incorrect because U.S. energy policy focuses on domestic and its own energy development, not reducing research in other countries.
• The option "increased the amount of coal mining on U.S. territory" is not a lasting effect of the energy crisis on U.S. energy policy in the long - term strategic sense. The energy crisis made the U.S. realize the importance of diversifying energy sources and reducing dependence on non - renewable and unstable energy sources.
• The energy crisis (such as the oil crises in the 1970s) made the U.S. recognize the vulnerability of relying on fossil fuels. So, it encouraged the development of renewable energy technologies to have a more sustainable and secure energy supply, which is a lasting effect on U.S. energy policy.

Answer:

B. encouraged development of renewable energy technologies