Question

All of the following statements about the map above are FALSE except: A. There is no population decline shown on the map. B. Ten states had a population increase of 200,000 or more in the time period shown. C. This map represents population change for the United States and Puerto Rico from July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2009. D. Only states in the western US had a population increase between July 2008 and July 2009.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. This map represents population change for the United States and Puerto Rico from July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2009.

"States" as used in the map is referring to United States.

Explanation:

From the options given, option C is the correct answer. This is because it is clearly stated on the heading of the map.

Option A is false because in the map, there is population decrease.

Option B is false because California and Texas had a +200,000 population increase.

Option D is false because every state on the map either have an increase or decrease in population.

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer from the available options.