The vertical axis is labeled millions and ranges from 0 to 900 in increments of 100. The horizontal axis is labeled year and lists dates from 1700 to 2000 in 100-year increments. The line for population starts at 90 million for 1700 and with a slow growth rate reaches to 120 million by 1900. The line then rises with a high growth rate and reaches beyond 600 million by 2000. The line for steel consumption starts from 0 in 1860 and reaches 20 million by 1900. The line then rises with a high growth rate to reach beyond 800 million by 2000. The values used in the description are approximate.
What led to the increase in steel consumption seen on the graph?
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Responses
Steel consumption increased when more people started to use computers.
Steel consumption increased when more people started to use computers.
More people started mining steel that are sold outside of the country.
More people started mining steel that are sold outside of the country.
Fossil fuels that became popular depends on steel production.
Fossil fuels that became popular depends on steel production.
More building construction is needed to provide for the needs of people.
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The most accurate response to explain the increase in steel consumption seen on the graph is:
More building construction is needed to provide for the needs of people.
This option aligns with the rapid growth of steel consumption, especially in the 20th century, as urbanization and infrastructure development increased, leading to a higher demand for steel in construction and manufacturing.
Yes, I'm confident in the response. The increase in steel consumption historically correlates with urbanization, industrialization, and infrastructure development, which require substantial amounts of steel for construction and manufacturing. The data you provided indicates a significant rise in steel consumption starting from around 1900, which aligns with these trends.
If you have any specific aspects of the other options you'd like to discuss or if there's more context to consider, I'd be happy to elaborate further!
