The pie charts highlight the primary sources of energy utilized in the USA in the years: 1980 and 1990.
Overall, it can be observed that fossil fuels including oil, natural gas, and coal accounted for the majority of energy source in the USA, while renewable energy types – hydroelectric as well as nuclear power – came at the bottom of the list. Notably, energy figures for oil and natural gas decreased, with that of coal and nuclear power increased over time.
In 1980, oil was responsible for almost half of all energy in the USA, at 42%. Following this came natural gas and coal, constituting 26% and 22%, respectively. In contrast, renewable power sources – hydroelectric and nuclear – had the lowest shares, at 5% each.
After a decade, natural gas and especially oil saw their contributions drop, falling by 1% and 9%. However, coal and nuclear energy climbed by 5% each, with the former comprising 27%, while the latter 10%. Ultimately, hydroelectric power maintained its status quo, staying unchanged at its initial 5%.
Band: 7.5
#classwork
Overall, it can be observed that fossil fuels including oil, natural gas, and coal accounted for the majority of energy source in the USA, while renewable energy types – hydroelectric as well as nuclear power – came at the bottom of the list. Notably, energy figures for oil and natural gas decreased, with that of coal and nuclear power increased over time.
In 1980, oil was responsible for almost half of all energy in the USA, at 42%. Following this came natural gas and coal, constituting 26% and 22%, respectively. In contrast, renewable power sources – hydroelectric and nuclear – had the lowest shares, at 5% each.
After a decade, natural gas and especially oil saw their contributions drop, falling by 1% and 9%. However, coal and nuclear energy climbed by 5% each, with the former comprising 27%, while the latter 10%. Ultimately, hydroelectric power maintained its status quo, staying unchanged at its initial 5%.
Band: 7.5
#classwork