Question

Use the graph to answer the question.

A line graph compares the population size to the amount of steel consumed.



What can you conclude about steel consumption and population size in 1850?

(1 point)
Responses

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.

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 1 billion and steel consumption began.
The population was around 1 billion and steel consumption began.

The population was around 4 billion and steel consumption began.

Answer 1

Based on the options provided, the most accurate response in relation to what can be concluded about steel consumption and population size in 1850 is:

**Steel consumption was around 100 million and the population was beginning to grow.**

This is the only option that seems plausible given the historical context of steel consumption and population growth during that time.