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“The bar chart shows CO2 emissions per capita in five countries in 2010 and 2020.”Model answer
178 wordsP1The bar chart compares CO2 emissions per person in five countries in 2010 and 2020.
P2Overall, the USA was the largest emitter in both years by a considerable margin, and most countries recorded a decline over the decade. China and India both increased their emissions, with the larger rise occurring in China.
P3In 2010, the USA emitted 17.85 tonnes per person, approximately 1.8 times the German figure of 9.97 tonnes and more than 12 times India's 1.39 tonnes. By 2020, American emissions had fallen substantially to 13.47 tonnes, while Germany also declined to 7.72 tonnes. Brazil and India showed only marginal changes, dropping slightly from 2.27 to 2.15 tonnes and rising modestly from 1.39 to 1.68 tonnes respectively.
P4China recorded a larger increase than India. Its per capita emissions increased from 6.81 tonnes in 2010 to 8.48 tonnes in 2020, overtaking Germany to become the second-highest emitter by 2020. Despite this rise, India remained the lowest-emitting country in both years. The overall pattern therefore shows declines in the USA, Germany and Brazil alongside increases in China and India.
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