The pie charts illustrate the fuel sources used to generate electricity in Australia and France in the years 1980 and 2000, in terms of units of electricity. The charts show an increase in electricity production over the years, nearly doubling in 20 years.
Over the years, Australia’s dominant fuel source was coal. Coal produced 50 units of electricity in 1980, which was about 50% of all electricity produced. The use of coal significantly increased in 2000, generating 130 units of electricity, which was approximately 75% of the total production. Conversely, natural gas and oil declined in usage. Natural gas and oil produced 20 units of electricity and 10 units respectively in 1980. This decreased to only 2 units produced respectively in the year 2000. On the other hand, hydro power experienced a slight increase, growing from 20 units in 1980, to 36 units in the year 2000.
On the other hand, France’s usage of fuel sources was impartial in 1980, and became dominated by nuclear power in the year 2000. In 1980, the fuel sources used were only marginally different, with coal generating 25 units of electricity, natural gas 25 units, oil 20 units, and nuclear power producing 14 units. However, hydro power was less used, only producing 5 units. In 2000, Nuclear power was responsible for around 75% of total production, producing 126 units, while natural gas and hydro power experienced a significant reduction to only 2 units each. However, coal and oil remained relatively similar.
In conclusion, Australia’s main source of fuel is coal, a trend that remained unchanged over the years, while France experienced a massive increase in the usage of nuclear power.