Question

map # 1: fossil fuel consumption (the darker the country, the more fossil fuels they use)
fossil fuel consumption, 2023
measured in terawatt - hours.
data source: energy institute - statistical review of world energy (2024) ourworldindata org/energy | cc by
questions:

1. what countries use the most fossil fuels (20,000 twh or more)?
2. what countries use the fewest fossil fuels (200 twh or less)?

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine countries with 20,000 TWh or more fossil fuel consumption, we analyze the map's color scale (darker = more). The darkest color (20,000 TWh +) corresponds to the United States and China, as their regions are the darkest on the map.

For countries with 200 TWh or less, we look at the lightest non - "No data" colors. Regions with very light shades (indicating low consumption) include many small countries or regions with sparse data, but visually, countries/regions with minimal color intensity (near the 200 TWh mark or lighter) like some small island nations, parts of Africa with no data aside, and small South American or Asian countries with low consumption. From the map's lightest colored (non - no - data) areas, countries like some Caribbean islands, small African states (excluding those with no data), and parts of South America with minimal color fall here. But visually, the lightest (200 TWh or less) include countries with very light shading, e.g., many small countries with low energy use, like some Pacific island nations (if shown) and small Central American/Caribbean countries. However, from the map, the lightest non - no - data regions (200 TWh or less) correspond to countries with minimal color, such as some small countries in South America (e.g., parts of Central America, small Andean countries) and Africa (excluding no - data areas) with low consumption. But more precisely, looking at the color scale, the lightest (200 TWh or less) includes countries with the lightest yellow - beige shades. So countries like many small island nations, small African countries (with data), and small South American countries with low fossil fuel use.

Answer:

United States, China

Question 2