The given chart illustrates the amount of electricity produced from five different fuel sources in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000.
Overall, total electricity production increased in both countries over the period. However, Australia continued to rely mainly on coal, while France experienced a dramatic shift towards nuclear power. The usage of oil and natural gas declined in both countries.
In Australia, total electricity production rose from 100 units in 1980 to 170 units in 2000. Coal was the largest source in both years, increasing substantially from 50 units to 130 units. By contrast, oil production fell from 10 units to just 2 units, while natural gas declined from 20 to 2 units. Hydroelectric power also increased, from 20 units in 1980 to 36 units in 2000.
In France, total production doubled from 90 units to 180 units. In 1980, coal and natural gas each produced 25 units, while oil produced 20 units. Nuclear power produced 15 units and hydropower produced only 5 units. In 2000, nuclear power increased greatly to 126 units and became the main source of electricity. Coal and hydropower both produced 25 units. Oil and natural gas both fell to only 2 units.
In conclusion, Australia mainly depended on coal, while France changed to nuclear power.