The line graph presents data on the output volumes of three primary energy sources—petroleum, coal, and natural gas—in the United Kingdom over a 19-year period, from 1981 to 2000.
Overall
, petroleum remained the predominant energy resource, exhibiting a largely upward trajectory. Linking Words
In contrast
, coal experienced a significant decline, Linking Words
whereas
the generation of natural gas showed a consistent and steady rise.
At the outset, petroleum and coal commenced at around 85 and 80 Linking Words
units
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while
natural gas was substantially lower, at approximately 35 Linking Words
units
. Petroleum production escalated swiftly, peaking at nearly 140 Use synonyms
units
in the late 1980s, and maintained a relatively high level, closing the period at close to 150 Use synonyms
units
. Coal, Use synonyms
on the other hand
, saw a sharp downturn in the mid-1980s, recovered slightly for a short interval, but Linking Words
then
diminished steadily, finishing just Linking Words
finishing just
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units
by the end of the period. Use synonyms
In contrast
, natural gas output grew consistently, demonstrating a reliable and uninterrupted upward trend.Linking Words
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