Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-From 2000 to 2015,which of the following shows the greatest rate of increase in use in the U.S.?
A)coal
B)oil
C)nuclear power
D)natural gas
E)hydropower

Question

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-From 2000 to 2015,which of the following shows the greatest rate of increase in use in the U.S.?
A)coal 
B)oil 
C)nuclear power 
D)natural gas 
E)hydropower

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph shows that from 2000 to 2015, the use of natural gas increased from approximately 22 quadrillion BTUs to approximately 28 quadrillion BTUs, representing an increase of approximately 6 quadrillion BTUs. This is the greatest rate of increase among the options given.

Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question