Plot per capita energy use for the five countries in Problem 8-4 on the y-axis, and energy intensity on the x-axis. Does the position of the country data points make sense? Explain why or why not.

What will be an ideal response?




Yes, this makes sense. Per capita energy use generally reflects the level of average wealth and income in a nation, which is also a reflection of its overall level of economic development. Energy intensity will reflect its level of industrialization, economic development, structure of the economy, and level of economic efficiency. Australia and Germany are highly industrialized, wealthy nations. Kenya is the poorest, and Mexico and China continue to industrialize. Mexico probably has a lower energy intensity than China because its industrial mix is different, and it is more energy efficient.

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