Question

percentage of people in urban areas
percentage of people
living in urban areas
developed regions
world
less-developed regions
which statement best describes the data this line graph shows?
in 1950, about 30% of the people in developed regions lived in a rural area.
in 1950, about 70% of the people in less-developed regions lived in a rural area.
today, about 80% of the people in developed regions live in or near a city.
today, about 60% of the people in less-developed regions live in or near a city.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option A: In 1950, developed regions had ~55% urban population, so rural population was ~45%, not 30%. This is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option B: In 1950, less-developed regions had ~18% urban population, so rural population was ~82%, not 70%. This is incorrect.
3. Analyze Option C: In 2010 (today), developed regions have ~85% urban population, which is close to 80% living in/near a city. This is correct.
4. Analyze Option D: In 2010 (today), less-developed regions have ~50% urban population, not 60%. This is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Today, about 80% of the people in developed regions live in or near a city.