Dependence on petroleum in the residential sector may decrease over the next few decades due to rise in fossil fuel exploration increase in renewable energy sources decrease in populations a new industrial revolution

The correct answer option is: 'increase in renewable energy sources'.

Explanation:

Dependence on petroleum in the residential sector may decrease over the next few decades due to the increase in renewable energy sources.

From the last few decades, an increase in energy use for industrial, residential, transportation and other purposes has been fueled largely by the energy stored in fossil fuels but it may decrease in the future due to increase in renewable energy sources such as sun, wind, water and biomass.