The table below summarizes the main energy resources used to generate electricity in three different states—Idaho, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
State Coal Petroleum Natural Gas Nuclear Hydro Renewables
Idaho 1% 1% 16% 0% 77% 6%
Rhode Island 0% 1% 98% 1% 1% 6%
Vermont 0% 1% 1% 76% 16% 7%
U.S. Total 51% 3% 17% 21% 66% 2%
Considering the information in the table, which of the following statements is true?
A.
On average, the rest of the U.S. uses more natural gas to generate its electricity than Rhode Island.
B.
On average, Rhode Island generates much more of its electricity from nuclear materials than the rest of the U.S.
C.
On average, the rest of the U.S. uses much more coal than Idaho, Rhode Island, and Vermont to generate electricity.
D.
Most of the coal-derived electrical energy used by the rest of the U.S. is generated in Idaho, Rhode Island, and Vermont.