Question

Study the graph of population change in Australia.

A line graph titled Population Change in Australia from 1810 to 2000. The x-axis is labeled Year from 1820 to 2000. The y-axis is labeled Number of People in Millions from 0 to 25. There are near 0 people in 1820. In 1880, there is around 3 million. In 1920, there are 5 million people. In 1960, there are 10 million people. In 2000, there are 20 million people.

Which statements accurately describe information presented in the graph? Select two options.

Australia’s population reached 25 million by 2010.
Australia’s population doubled between 1960 and 2000.
Australia’s population decreased between 1820 and 1860.
Australia’s population increased during the past 180 years.
Australia’s population remained stable between 1880 and 1920.

Answer 1

The two statements that accurately describe the information presented in the graph are:

1. **Australia’s population increased during the past 180 years.**
2. **Australia’s population doubled between 1960 and 2000.**

The other statements are not supported by the data as described in the graph.