The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide
and water consumption in two different countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
MODEL ESSAY:
The line graph and the table compare water usage globally in
three sectors (agriculture, industrial and domestic), and in Brazil and DR
Congo from 1900 to 2000. Overall, it is noticeable that water usage was highest
in the agriculture sector than the industrial and domestic sectors over the 100
year-period. In contrast, Brazil holds the majority of water consumption in
terms of population, land surface and average consumption per person.
In 1900, agriculture used almost 500 km³
of water. The figure rose to approximately 1,700 km³ over the next 60 years. Industrial
and domestic consumed the same amount of about 100 km³ in 1900. Agriculture saw the
highest water usage with 3000 km³, while industrial and domestic gradually
increased in consumption, with just above 1000 km³ and around 200 km³
respectively. By contrast, the domestic sector recorded the least water usage
globally.
The table shows that Brazil had a much higher population
(176 million) compared to the marginal population of DR Congo. Brazil watered a
land area of 26,500 km² and DR Congo just 100 km². Water usage per head was
significantly lower in DR Congo, whereas, in Brazil there had a considerable
usage of 359 m³ of water.
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