The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about energy consumption in the USA since 1980, with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The line chart from a report dated 2008 compares the
energy
usage generated from six different sources, in the USA. The record begins in 1980; predicting the statistics till 2030.
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Overall
, there has been an increase in fuel consumption which is projected to follow the same trend till the end of the period. Linking Words
While
fossil fuels have contributed the lion's share to Linking Words
energy
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however
, renewable sources have consistently been the least utilised.
In 1980, petrol and oil were consumed the maximum, holding their position till 2030. In the beginning few years, Linking Words
this
fluctuated around 35 Linking Words
quadrillion
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, which in 2000 saw a marked rise, a trend which continued till 2005, reaching over 40 Use synonyms
quadrillion
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, after which it plateaued till 2020. In recent years, it once again has been on the rise and is predicted to reach its peak, with just under 50 Use synonyms
quadrillion
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utilised, in 2030. Coal and natural gas conversion follow a parallel trend, Use synonyms
although
, only about half of their amount is used, compared to petrol and oil.
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quadrillion
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of each - nuclear, solar Use synonyms
and
wind, and hydropower generated Correct word choice
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energy
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while
their usage mostly remained steady, utilisation of nuclear power gained popularity compared to hydropower, which is Linking Words
also
the only one among all to reduce in Linking Words
energy
production, dropping below 4 Use synonyms
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Vocabulary: Replace the words energy, quadrillion, units with synonyms.
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Vocabulary: The word "compares" was used 3 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "trend" was used 3 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "rise" was used 2 times.
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