Question

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.
Daily Oil Barrel Imports, before 2006
A world map titled Daily Oil Barrel Imports, before 2006. The key shows the number of barrels from 0 to 5,000,000 +. Australia = 500,000 to 1,000,000. Canada = 500,000 to 1,000,000. United States = 5,000,000 +, China = 20,000 to 100,000.
Image by Roke
Data courtesy of the CIA World Factbook, 2006

Based on this map of oil imports, which nation imported the greatest number of oil barrels each day in the years before 2006?
A.
China
B.
Australia
C.
Canada
D.
the United States

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

The United States imported the most — over 5,000,000 barrels per day, more than China, Australia, or Canada.