Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Current

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the current status of China's energy use?

• A)China currently has a higher energy intensity than the United States.
• B)As a nation,China ranks third in energy use behind only India and the United States.
• C)Although the source of energy differs,the average resident of China uses about the same amount of energy as the average resident of the United States.
• D)Almost 75% of China's electricity is being produced by hydroelectric plants such as the new Three Gorges Dam recently built along the Yangtze River.

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