CO2 Emissions in the UK, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal

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In 1967, the United Kingdom's average carbon dioxide emissions were lower than those of Sweden.

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Italy's carbon dioxide emissions per person were at their highest in 2007, according to the provided diagram.

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Portugal's carbon dioxide emissions per person remained constant between 1967 and 2007.

False (B)

Sweden had the lowest average carbon dioxide emissions per person of the countries listed in 2007.

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The United Kingdom's average carbon dioxide output increased steadily between 1967 and 2007.

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By 1997, Italy's carbon dioxide emissions had surpassed those of Sweden.

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Portugal's emissions growth rate between 1967 and 2007 was less than that of Italy.

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Sweden experienced the largest decrease in emissions among the listed countries between 1967 and 1987.

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In 1977, Portugal's carbon dioxide emissions were approximately 5 metric tonnes per person.

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The average Carbon Dioxide emissions per person in Italy in 1967 was approximately 6 metric tonnes.

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Flashcards

Graph's Main Idea

The graph illustrates the average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal from 1967 to 2007.

UK Emission Trend

The UK had the highest CO2 emissions per person in 1967 and experienced a general decline over the period.

Sweden's Emission Pattern

Sweden's CO2 emissions decreased dramatically between 1967 and 1977, then fluctuated before leveling off.

Italy's Emission Trend

Italy's CO2 emissions increased over the period.

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Portugal's Emission Trend

Portugal had the lowest CO2 emissions per person throughout the entire period, with a gradual increase.

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CO2 Emission Unit

The unit of measure for CO2 emissions in the graph is metric tonnes per person.

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Time Frame

The time frame of the data presented in the graph is from 1967 to 2007.

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Study Notes

  • The graph illustrates the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal from 1967 to 2007.
  • CO2 emissions are measured in metric tonnes.
  • The United Kingdom had the highest average carbon dioxide emissions per person, starting at approximately 11 metric tonnes in 1967.
  • The United Kingdom's emissions generally decreased over the period, dropping to around 9 metric tonnes by 2007.
  • Sweden's CO2 emissions began at about 8.5 metric tonnes in 1967 and experienced a significant decline, eventually reaching around 5.5 metric tonnes by 2007.
  • Italy showed a gradual increase in CO2 emissions, starting at approximately 4 metric tonnes in 1967 and rising to nearly 8 metric tonnes by 2007.
  • Portugal had the lowest emissions among the four countries.
  • Portugal's emissions increased steadily from approximately 1.5 metric tonnes in 1967 to about 5.5 metric tonnes in 2007.

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