Statistics show that less-developed countries use far less energy per capita than developed countries. Explain why this is so
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Less-developed countries use far less energy per capita than developed countries because they have smaller houses (less heating, cooling, and lighting energy required) and people typically have fewer appliances, fewer cars, and fewer electronic devices. People in developing countries typically do not have several televisions per family (or person) or several cars per family. The likelihood that a child has a television, computer, stereo, hair dryer, and toys that require electricity is greater in the developed world than the developing world.
The amount of driving and traveling per person is less in developing countries. Distances traveled for work and vacations are less; families live nearby and the number of trips per year is less.
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