Final answer:
The data shows a significant increase in the number of drive-in theaters from 319 in 1981 to 42,674 in 1989, but there is no data past 1989 to determine the exact trend from 1980 to 2007.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks about the trend in the number of drive-in theaters in the United States from 1980 to 2007. From the data provided, we can see a pattern that differs from the options given. The number of theaters increased rapidly from 1981 to 1989, as shown in Table 12.13. In 1981, there were 319 drive-in theaters, and this number jumped to 42,674 by 1989. However, since no data is provided from 1989 to 2007, we cannot accurately choose an option from a. to d. without more information. Considering the later trend of digital streaming services and the decline in physical media formats as indicated by the context of consumers preferring services like Redbox over online streaming, one could infer that the popularity of drive-in theaters might have declined post-1989. However, without specific data for the period from 1989 to 2007, it isn't possible to definitively choose an answer.