The rise in energy use.Why did the lights go out in much of the Northeastern north·east n. 1. Abbr. NE The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and due east, or 45° east of due north. 2. An area or region lying in the northeast. 3. U.S. and Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of last month? One reason may be the fast-growing adj. 1. tending to spread quickly; - used mostly of plants. Adj. 1. fast-growing - tending to spread quickly; "an aggressive tumor" strong-growing, aggressive demand for electricity. Electric lines and equipment have not kept up with the increase in consumption. The graph below shows the change in energy consumption in the U.S. between 1949 and 2001. Study the graph, and answer the questions. --1. The graph shows the change in energy use as measured in (A) cost; (B) years (C) Btus. --2. Since 1949, the amount of energy used has (A) almost doubled; (B) almost tripled; (C)almost quadrupled. --3. In 1963, energy consumption was about 50 quadrillion One thousand times one trillion, which is 1, followed by 15 zeros, or 10 to the 15th power. See space/time. Btus. By 2000, it had increased to approximately ap·prox·i·mate adj. 1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident. 2. (A) 100; (B) 125; (C) 150. --4. After 1980, energy use for the next four years (A) increased; (B) decreased; (C) showed no change. --5. During the most recent year shown on the chart, energy consumption (A) increased; (B) decreased; (C) showed no change from the year before. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] ANSWERS 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. B |
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