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The vertical axis is labeled millions and ranges from 0 to 900 in increments of 100. The horizontal axis is labeled year and lists dates from 1700 to 2000 in 100-year increments. The line for population starts at 90 million for 1700 and with a slow growth rate reaches to 120 million by 1900. The line then rises with a high growth rate and reaches beyond 600 million by 2000. The line for steel consumption starts from 0 in 1860 and reaches 20 million by 1900. The line then rises with a high growth rate to reach beyond 800 million by 2000. The values used in the description are approximate.

What led to the increase in steel consumption seen on the graph?

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Steel consumption increased when more people started to use computers.
Steel consumption increased when more people started to use computers.

More people started mining steel that are sold outside of the country.
More people started mining steel that are sold outside of the country.

The increase in steel consumption seen on the graph can be attributed to the high growth rate in population, as indicated by the population line. As the population grew, there was likely an increased demand for infrastructure, construction, and industrialization, all of which require steel. Therefore, the increase in steel consumption is likely a result of increased human activity and development rather than the use of computers or mining steel for export.