Question

APPLYING MAIN IDEAS . Which of the following statements reflects the link between geography and population trends in the United States? a. The most recent census, or population count, was taken in the year 2000. b. In 2000, about one in every five people was 14 years old or younger. c. By 2000, the population was about 275 million. d. By 2000, more than half of the largest cities were located in the Southwest. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

d. By 2000, more than half of the largest cities were located in the Southwest.

Step-by-step explanation:

This statement is the only one that is specific to population trend in the United States, and includes both the geography, time, and population count.

Answer 2

By 2000, more than half of the largest cities were located in the Southwest reflects the link between geography and population trends in the United States.

Answer: D

Explanation

The keyword in this question is geography.

The geographical location relates the location and how people relate to that location.

For example, in the question, the relation is that cities were relocated to the southwest.

Geography also describes the impacts of location on societies and how people interact with their environment.