Examine the pie chart above showing Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions by sector - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 6 - 2017
Question 6
Examine the pie chart above showing Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions by sector.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Examine the pie chart above showing Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions by sector - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 6 - 2017
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2. Energy and agriculture combined account for more than half of greenhouse gas emissions.
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According to the pie chart, energy (34%) and agriculture (13%) together account for 47% of greenhouse gas emissions. This means that they do not exceed half, as 50% would be greater than 47%.
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3. Transport accounts for 5% of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The chart indicates that transport accounts for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
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5. Greenhouse gas emissions from services is greater than from transport.
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Looking at the pie chart, services account for 22% of emissions, while transport accounts for 20%. Therefore, emissions from services are indeed greater than those from transport.
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