Question

Based on the trends shown in this chart, which of the following predictions best tell about the U.S. population in 2020? (3 points)
I. More than half of the U.S. population will live near an interstate highway.
II. Less than one-quarter of the U.S. population will live in urban areas.
III. More than half of the U.S. population will live in suburban areas.
I only
III only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II, and III

Answer 1

The correct prediction is III only. More than half of the United States population will live in suburban areas, since the trend in 1990 reached 46%, with an approximate growth of 2% every 10 years, so if this growth is maintained, it would reach more than 50% of the population living in suburban areas by 2020.

Regarding point I, there is no data about how many people live near an Interstate Highway, so there is no possible comparison.

Regarding point II, the percentage of the population living in urban areas has remained constant, with a variation between 30-32%, so there is no indication that it would go down to 25% or less.