Question

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A horizontal bar graph shows the percentage of energy types used in Texas. The horizontal axis shows percentage ranging from 0 to 50 in increments of 10. The vertical axis shows the energy types. The graph shows the following approximate data: wind, 23 percent; nuclear, 10 percent; other, 1 percent; solar, 4 percent; coal, 19 percent; gas, 43 percent.

In 3–5 sentences, evaluate the impact of the five types of energy resources pictured on this graph: wind, nuclear, solar, coal, and gas. In order to avoid contributing to climate change, how would energy usage need to change?

(4 points)

Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.

The answer is fully supported by details.

There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

3
The answer is mostly clear.

The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.

There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

2
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

1
The answer is not clear.

There are few or no supporting details.

There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

0 The question is not answered.