Question

1.3 mc graph: view the graph and answer the question that follows.

urban and rural populations in the united states
figure illustrates the size of the rural and urban populations in the united states over time. the us census bureau’s population threshold of an urban place changes over time. the rural population is defined as any population outside urban areas. see the source tab for further information.

graph with y - axis 0% to 100%, x - axis 1790, 1850, 1900, 1950, 2010; green for rural, blue for urban

source: us census bureau (2010)

which statement below is an accurate conclusion based on the data presented in the graph?

○ the urbanization trend (moving from rural to urban areas) began in the mid - 1800s
○ by 2010, around 75% of the united states population lived in urban areas
○ in the early 1900s, about half of the united states population lived in urban areas
○ all of the above are accurate conclusions

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: The graph shows urban population (blue) starts increasing noticeably around mid - 1800s, so the urbanization trend (movement from rural to urban) began in mid - 1800s is a valid conclusion.
2. Analyze the second option: In 2010, the urban (blue) area is around 75% (since rural is around 25%), so by 2010, around 75% of the US population lived in urban areas is correct.
3. Analyze the third option: Around early 1900s (1900), the blue (urban) and green (rural) areas seem to cross, meaning about half of the population lived in urban areas, so this is correct.

Since all three statements are accurate, the conclusion is that all of the above are accurate conclusions.

Answer:

All of the above are accurate conclusions