the graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030

the graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030
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The line graph illustrates the information on energy consumption in the USA, based on a 2008 report, over a 50-year period starting from 1980, and includes a prediction up to 2030.
Overall
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, it can be seen that most of the energy types exhibited upward trends, with a prediction extending up to 2030,
while
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hydropower consumption is projected to remain relatively constant throughout the entire period. In 1980, petrol and oil, coal, and natural gas commenced with higher numbers, exceeding 15
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. All three experienced initial fluctuations but gradually increased
thereafter
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. Petrol and oil,
as well as
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coal, are forecasted to reach their peaks at around 50 and 30
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, respectively.
On the other hand
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, natural gas is estimated to remain steady at 25
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from 2015 to 2030.
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, Nuclear, solar/wind, and hydropower had a similar starting point, just under 5
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. The nuclear and solar/wind experienced a minimal increase, and are predicted to surpass 5
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by 2030.
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, the hydropower displayed varied directions for 30 years. From 2010, it levelled off and is expected to stay unchanged at approximately 3
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until the end of the period.
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Vocabulary: Replace the words quadrillion with synonyms.
Vocabulary: Rephrase the word "information" in your introduction.
Vocabulary: The word "increased" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "remain" was used 2 times.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Energy consumption
  • Renewable resources
  • Non-renewable resources
  • Fossil fuels
  • Nuclear power
  • Hydroelectric power
  • Solar energy
  • Wind energy
  • Biomass
  • Consumption patterns
  • Technological advancements
  • Energy efficiency
  • Sustainable development
  • Carbon footprint
  • Energy policy
  • Projections
  • Decade
  • Significant shifts
  • Economic factors
  • Environmental impact
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