Question

Created by e2020

The graph above shows the consumption of fossil fuels around the world and in the US since 1960. US
consumption decreased from 1970 to 2009, while the world average consumption remained approximately even
from 1970 to 2009.
Why did US consumption decrease?
A) The US population dropped between 1970 and 2009.
B) The US population became aware of the fossil-fuel dependency and have reduced their
consumption.
C)The US is running out of fossil fuels, and fossil fuels are too expensive to purchase from
foreign sources.
D)none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: B) The US population became aware of the fossil-fuel dependency and have reduced their

consumption.

Step-by-step explanation: