The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the 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 depicts data regarding the USA’s usage of six types of natural resources since 1980 and includes future predictions until 2030, based on a 2008 analysis.
In 1980, petrol and oil were the most used
energy
sources, accounting for approximately 35 Use synonyms
quadrillion
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, 15 and 19 Use synonyms
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more than gasoline and coal, respectively. Use synonyms
This
figure fluctuated until 1995 before increasing steeply to 50 Linking Words
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in 2030. Between 1980 and 1995, coal consumption increased before levelling off for 10 years. The projection indicates a gradual expansion, reaching 30 Use synonyms
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in 2030. Use synonyms
Additionally
, natural gas usage fluctuated until 2015, remaining constant at 25 Linking Words
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thereafter
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All renewable Linking Words
energy
resources shared similar levels in 1980, at around 4 Use synonyms
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. Nuclear consumption grew moderately, reaching about 7 Use synonyms
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in 2005 and levelling off for the next 20 years. Use synonyms
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by the end of the period given. Both solar and hydropower usage varied before 2012 and were projected to remain at approximately 6 and 4 Use synonyms
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, respectively. Use synonyms
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, similar to nuclear Linking Words
energy
, solar and wind power were predicted to grow marginally, reaching 5 Use synonyms
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by the end of the period given.
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Overall
, there was an upward trend in all types. Petrol and oil, coal, and gas accounted for the majority, Linking Words
while
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energy
, including nuclear, solar/wind, and hydropower, constituted only a minority.Use synonyms
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