The two graphs show the main energy sources in the USA in the 1980s and the 1990s.
The pie charts give a comparison of the main sources of
energy
in the 1980s and the 1990s.
Overall
, Oil and Natural gas registered a decline whereas
Coal as well as
Nuclear power
witnessed a rise during the period. Despite falling, oil remained the highest energy
source, by contrast
, Hydroelectric power
had the lowest percentage.
Starting off with sources of energy
that experienced a fall. Oil began in 42% of all energy
in the 1980s as the highest form of energy
being exploited in the US and remained at the top in the 1990s with a 9% decline. Natural gas had been in second position with 26% in the 1980s, however
, its percentage cut marginally to 25% sitting in third position in the 1990s.
Turning to forms of energy
that registered a rise. Coal started in third place (22% in the 1980s), nevertheless
, coal saw a marked climb and reached 27% in the 1990s surpassing Natural gas in second place. Nuclear power
experienced a twofold jump: an increase from 5% to 10% in the 1980s and the 1990s, respectively. By contrast
, Hydroelectric power
remained constant during the period staying at 5% the whole time.Submitted by sajadtorab on
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