Between 1970 and 2010, the annual consumption of fossil fuels in the U.S. increased nearly linearly. If this linear trend were to continue, which of the following is closest to the level of U.S. fossil fuel consumption we would expect for 2035 (in quadrillion BTUs)? 

A) 90 

B) 91 

C) 92 

D) 93

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1950 1970 1990 2010 U.S. ENERGY CONSUMPTION (Quadrillion BTU (QBTU)) Fossil Nuclear Non-nuclear Fuels Renewables 31.63 63.52 72.33 81.11 0.00 0.24 6.10 8.43 2.98 4.07 6.04 8.09 Total 34.61 67.84 84.47 97.63