Using the graph below suggest some reasons for the decrease in use of biomass in
Canada and the recent increase in use of natural gas. What is the most common type of
energy used in Canada? (2pts)
Percentage
100
888R8892 & 2.
80
70
60
50
40
20
1871 1886 1895 1905 1915 1925 1935 1945 1955 1965 1975 1985 1996
Year
-Coal
-Natural Gas
- Petroleum
Hydro -Biomass - Nuclear
Figure 5
Energy use in Canada since 1871