Barrels Per Capita: A Unit Conversion Problem

In summary, "Barrels Per Capita" is a unit of measurement used to represent the average amount of oil consumed per person in a country or region. It is calculated by dividing the total oil consumption by the total population. This unit is significant as it allows for easy comparison of energy usage between different populations and can provide insights into energy consumption patterns and potential areas for improvement. Additionally, "Barrels Per Capita" is relevant to climate change as it can indicate a country or region's contribution to global carbon emissions and identify ways to reduce them through more efficient energy usage and alternative sources.
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If the annual consumption of petroleum in the US is about 23 barrels per capita, the total annual consumption of petroleum in the US is closest to:

1. 12 mill barrels
2. 240 mill barrels
3. 2 billion barrels
4. 6 bill barrels
5. 10 bill barrels

I don't know what is meant by "capita." :confused: Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
 
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per capita=per citizen/person
 
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"per capita" is a latin phrase meaning "by heads" or per person.
 
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In other words, how many people are there in the US?
 

1. What is "Barrels Per Capita"?

"Barrels Per Capita" is a unit of measurement that represents the average amount of oil consumed per person in a given country or region. It is often used to compare the energy usage of different countries.

2. How is "Barrels Per Capita" calculated?

To calculate "Barrels Per Capita", the total amount of oil consumed in a country or region is divided by the total population. This provides an average amount of oil consumption per person.

3. Why is "Barrels Per Capita" used as a unit of measurement?

"Barrels Per Capita" is used as a unit of measurement because it allows for easy comparison of energy usage between countries or regions with different populations. It also provides insight into the average energy consumption and reliance on oil within a specific population.

4. What is the significance of "Barrels Per Capita"?

"Barrels Per Capita" is significant because it can provide valuable information about a country or region's energy consumption patterns and can help identify areas for improvement in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability.

5. How does "Barrels Per Capita" relate to climate change?

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