The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The line graph illustrates the quantity of energy consumed by Americans in six different kinds categories of fuels between 1980 and 2030.
In general, the vast majority of energy used in the USA is petrol and oil,
while
the consumptions of nuclear, solar/wind and hydropower always remain at the lowest levels.
In 1980, people in the USA consumed around 35 quadrillion
units
of petrol and oil. In the same year, around 20 quadrillion
units
of coal and 17 quadrillion
units
of natural gas were used. In addition
, the figures for nuclear, solar/wind and hydropower were exactly the same in 1980, approximately 4 quadrillion
units
.
Furthermore
, the consumption of petrol and oil, coal, and natural gas witnessed a slight increase and is projected to peak at about 48, 30, and 25 quadrillion
units
respectively in 2030. During this
period, the amount of nuclear, solar/wind and hydropower used stays relatively unchanged at just over 5 quadrillion
units
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