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. For option 1: In 1950, developed regions had ~52% urban population, so rural population was ~48%, not 30%. This is incorrect.
2. For option 2: In 1950, less-developed regions had ~18% urban population, so rural population was ~82%, not 70%. This is incorrect.
3. For option 3: In 2010 (today), developed regions have ~84% urban population, which means about 80% live in/near a city. This matches the data.
4. For option 4: In 2010, 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.