Question

What can you conclude about steel consumption and population size in 1850? (1 point) Responses Steel consumption was around 100 million and the population was beginning to grow. Steel consumption was around 100 million and the population was beginning to grow. The population was around 100 million and steel consumption began. The population was around 100 million and steel consumption began. Steel consumption was around 100 billion and the population was beginning to grow. Steel consumption was around 100 billion and the population was beginning to grow. The population was around 100 billion and steel consumption began.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Based on the options provided, the most reasonable conclusion about steel consumption and population size in 1850 is: "Steel consumption was around 100 million and the population was beginning to grow."

In 1850, global steel consumption was not in the billions; thus, options mentioning "100 billion" or "the population was around 100 billion" are inaccurate. The population was indeed increasing during this period, which aligns with the selected statement.

Answer 3

The correct answer is: **"Steel consumption was around 100 million and the population was beginning to grow."**