in 2-3 sentences explain why this answer is correct like a twelve-year-old

Question

How are modern immigration patterns most like those of the past?
Some immigrants today come to Iowa from parts of Europe.

Answer 1

This answer is correct because just like in the past, immigrants are still coming from Europe to places like Iowa. It shows that immigration patterns have stayed similar in terms of where people are coming from, even if the reasons for immigrating may be different now.