Which statement correctly compares Pittsburgh in 1950 to Pittsburgh in 2010?(1 point)

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By 1950 the population of Pittsburgh was about 305,000; the population of Pittsburgh was about 675,000 in 2010.
By 1950 the population of Pittsburgh was about 305,000; the population of Pittsburgh was about 675,000 in 2010.

In 1950 Pittsburgh’s steel industry had collapsed; by 2010 the steel industry was dominant again.
In 1950 Pittsburgh’s steel industry had collapsed; by 2010 the steel industry was dominant again.

By 1950 the population of Pittsburgh was about 675,000; the population of Pittsburgh was about 305,000 in 2010.
By 1950 the population of Pittsburgh was about 675,000; the population of Pittsburgh was about 305,000 in 2010.

Pittsburgh in 1950 had clean air; Pittsburgh in 2010 had air pollution that caused streetlights to be turned on during the day.
Pittsburgh in 1950 had clean air; Pittsburgh in 2010 had air pollution that caused streetlights to be turned on during the day.

Answer 1

The correct statement that compares Pittsburgh in 1950 to Pittsburgh in 2010 is:

"By 1950 the population of Pittsburgh was about 305,000; the population of Pittsburgh was about 675,000 in 2010."

However, this statement is inaccurate in terms of population figures; Pittsburgh's population actually decreased significantly by 2010, with the population closer to about 305,000 then.

To clarify, a more accurate comparison would reflect the decline in Pittsburgh’s population over time: from approximately 676,000 in 1950 to around 305,000 in 2010.

Since this option seems to be the least accurate, the observations regarding the steel industry and air quality also factually reflect the changes over the decades. If you need details on any specific aspect or reflect an accurate statement, please let me know!