Band 9: The graph below shows carbon dioxide emissions from four different sectors in a country between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The line graph illustrates carbon dioxide emissions from four different sectors in a country over a 20-year period from 2000 to 2020. Units are given in million tonnes. Overall, the figure for Transport was the highest by the end of the period, while the reverse was true for Agriculture. It is worth noting that the level for Industry surpassed other areas before declining significantly.

Focusing on the highest figures, Transport started the period at 30 in 2000. By 2010, it had increased gradually to 40 and crossed the Industry line at around 41. The figure for Industry stood at 45 at the beginning of the period. It climbed slightly to 50 before dropping dramatically to 30.

Moving on to the lowest trend, Agriculture started the period at 10. It stayed almost unchanged until 2010, before climbing slightly to reach a peak of 13 by 2020. The figure for Residential stood at 25 at the beginning of the period. It saw a marginal decline from 25 to 22, before increasing gradually to 26. After that, it dropped dramatically to 15.