Question

between 1900 and 2006, total world steel production
in 2006, the united states produced steel than it did in 1900.
in 1900, had more steel-producing countries than other continents.
in 2006, the worlds leading steel producers were located in .
done
1900
country\tproduction (in metric tons)
united states\t10,351,000
germany and luxembourg\t6,646,000
great britain\t5,131,000
other countries\t6,598,000
world total\t28,726,000
2006
country\tproduction (in metric tons)
china\t420,000,000
japan\t114,000,000
united states\t96,000,000
other countries\t570,000,000
world total\t1,200,000,000

Explanation:

1. Between 1900 and 2006, total world steel production...

To determine the change in total world steel production, we compare the 1900 world total (28,726,000 metric tons) and the 2006 world total (1,200,000,000 metric tons). Clearly, 1,200,000,000 is much larger than 28,726,000, so total world steel production increased dramatically (or similar phrasing indicating a large increase).

2. In 2006, the United States produced... steel than it did in 1900.

In 1900, the US produced 10,351,000 metric tons. In 2006, it produced 96,000,000 metric tons. Since 96,000,000 > 10,351,000, the US produced more steel in 2006 than in 1900.

3. In 1900, ... had more steel - producing countries than other continents.

Looking at the 1900 data: United States (10,351,000), Germany and Luxembourg (6,646,000), Great Britain (5,131,000), Other countries (6,596,000). The countries listed (US, Germany/Luxembourg, Great Britain) are in Europe and North America (predominantly Europe - related and US). The "Other countries" category has 6,596,000, while the sum of the individual countries (US + Germany/Luxembourg + Great Britain) is 10,351,000+6,646,000 + 5,131,000=22,128,000, which is more than "Other countries" (6,596,000). So the answer is likely Europe and North America (or the region containing US, Germany, Great Britain) had more steel - producing countries (in terms of production volume) than other continents.

4. In 2006, the world's leading steel producers were located in...

In 2006, China (420,000,000), Japan (114,000,000), United States (96,000,000), and Other countries (570,000,000) - but the top producers (China, Japan) are in Asia, and the US is in North America. However, China and Japan are in Asia, and their production is very high. So the world's leading steel producers were located in Asia (since China and Japan are top producers and are in Asia).

Answer:

s:

1. Between 1900 and 2006, total world steel production \(\boldsymbol{\text{increased dramatically}}\) (or "increased a lot", etc.).
2. In 2006, the United States produced \(\boldsymbol{\text{more}}\) steel than it did in 1900.
3. In 1900, \(\boldsymbol{\text{Europe and North America}}\) (or the region with US, Germany, Great Britain) had more steel - producing countries (in terms of production) than other continents.
4. In 2006, the world's leading steel producers were located in \(\boldsymbol{\text{Asia}}\).

(Note: The exact phrasing for the first and third blanks may depend on the options provided in the dropdowns, but based on the data, these are the logical conclusions.)