Question

Which choice best summarizes the first paragraph of the passage (lines 84546- 55758)?

• A. The 2010 census demonstrated a sizeable growth in the number of middle-class families moving into inner cities.
• B. The 2010 census is not a reliable instrument for measuring population trends in American cities.
• C. Population growth and demographic inversion are distinct phenomena, and demographic inversion is evident in many American cities.
• D. Population growth in American cities has been increasing since roughly 2000, while suburban populations have decreased.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Population growth and demographic inversion are distinct phenomena, and demographic inversion is evident in many American cities.

The first paragraph of the given passage provides details of population growth and demographic inversion in American cities like Chicago and Midwest. Thus option C is the correct answer. Options A,B,D are incorrect.