Examine the pie chart above showing energy consumption in the United States - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 16 - 2013
Question 16
Examine the pie chart above showing energy consumption in the United States. Indicate which three statements below are correct by ticking (✓) the correct box.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Examine the pie chart above showing energy consumption in the United States - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 16 - 2013
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1. Coal accounts for more than one third of energy consumption.
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According to the pie chart, coal makes up 25% of total energy consumption, which is less than one third (approximately 33.33%). Therefore, this statement is false.
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2. Petroleum accounts for the largest percentage of energy consumption.
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The pie chart shows that petroleum constitutes 41% of the total energy consumption, which is the largest proportion. Thus, this statement is true.
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3. Natural gas accounts for the lowest percentage of energy consumption.
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Natural gas contributes 20% to total energy consumption. The lowest percentage is held by hydropower, which is only 4%. Therefore, this statement is false.
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4. The percentage of natural gas and nuclear consumption combined is greater than coal.
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Natural gas (20%) plus nuclear (9%) equals 29%, which is less than coal's 25%. Thus, this statement is false.
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5. Petroleum and natural gas combined account for over 60% of all energy consumption.
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Petroleum (41%) plus natural gas (20%) totals 61%, which is indeed over 60%. Therefore, this statement is true.
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