1.33 Energy consumption in a different year. Refer to the previous exercise. Here are the data for the previous year:
| Month |
Energy (quadrillion Btu) |
Month |
Energy (quadrillion Btu) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.99 | July | 8.27 |
| February | 8.02 | August | 8.17 |
| March | 8.38 | September | 7.64 |
| April | 7.52 | October | 7.72 |
| May | 7.62 | November | 8.14 |
| June | 7.72 | December | 9.08 |
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(a) Analyze these data using the questions in the previous exercise as a guide.
(b) Compare the patterns across the two years. Describe any similarities and differences.