Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-Between 1995 and 2000,_______________ .
A)bioenergy consumption increased rapidly
B)oil consumption exceeded nuclear,hydropower,and biomass combined
C)coal consumption decreased
D)fossil fuel use stabilized
E)there was a clear transition from nonrenewable toward renewable energy resources

Question

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-Between 1995 and 2000,_______________ .
A)bioenergy consumption increased rapidly 
B)oil consumption exceeded nuclear,hydropower,and biomass combined 
C)coal consumption decreased 
D)fossil fuel use stabilized 
E)there was a clear transition from nonrenewable toward renewable energy resources

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the given figure, the line for oil consumption consistently remains the highest among all energy sources between 1995 and 2000. The combined consumption of nuclear, hydropower, and biomass are much lower than that of oil. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. None of the other options are supported by the figure.

Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question