"In 1979, petroleum and natural gas contributed 67 percent of the total energy, while coal supplied only 30 percent. Electrical power increased from a negligible amount in 1900 to about 500 watts per person." The type of supporting material used in this example is __________.
A) definition
B) statistics
C) comparison
D) testimony

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The example uses specific numerical data to support the claim about the contributions of different energy sources and the increase in electrical power over time, which is a form of statistics as a supporting material.

"In 1979, Petroleum and Natural Gas Contributed 67 Percent of the Total