2. In 1990, the residential energy use in the US was responsible for 982 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. By the year 2000, that number had risen to 1280 million metric tons 3 If the emissions grow exponentially and continue at the same rate, what will the emissions grow to by 2050? B) what would the carbon emissions be in 2050 if emissions grow linearly at the same rate?
2. In 1990, the residential energy use in the US was responsible for 982 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. By the year 2000, that number had risen to 1280 million metric tons 3 If the emissions grow exponentially and continue at the same rate, what will the emissions grow to by 2050? B) what would the carbon emissions be in 2050 if emissions grow linearly at the same rate?
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Transcribed Image Text:2. In 1990, the residential energy use in the US was
responsible for 982 million metric tons of carbon dioxide
emissions. By the year 2000, that number had risen to 1280
million metric tons 3 If the emissions grow exponentially
and continue at the same rate, what will the emissions grow
to by 2050?
B) what would the carbon emissions be in 2050 if emissions
grow linearly at the same rate?
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