Human populations consume energy resources. The graph shows how the world human population has changed over time
Populations in billions
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Growth of Human Population over History
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Which of the following is the most likely effect of the trend shown in the graph?
A. The total energy consumption worldwide has decreased rapidly in the last 200 years.
B. The total energy consumption worldwide has increased rapidly in the last 200 years
C. The energy consumption per person has decreased rapidly in the last 200 years.
D. The energy consumption per person has remained steady during the last 200 years
B. The total energy consumption worldwide has increased rapidly in the last 200 years
The increasing human population shown in the graph suggests that there are more people who are consuming energy resources, leading to a higher total energy consumption worldwide.