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 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.

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.

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. 

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

1 answer

The correct statement comparing Pittsburgh in 1950 to Pittsburgh in 2010 is:

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

This statement accurately reflects the population decline that occurred in Pittsburgh over those years. The other statements regarding the steel industry and air quality are incorrect.