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

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

Answer 1

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

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

This statement is incorrect because it implies that the steel industry recovered its dominance, which did not occur. A more accurate assessment would reflect the decline of the steel industry by 2010, where Pittsburgh had transitioned to a more diversified economy.

As for the population figures, the levels cited seem to be reversed. In 1950, Pittsburgh's population was around 676,000, and by 2010, it had decreased to about 305,000, indicating a significant decline.

None of the provided statements are correct; thus, the accurate comparisons would need to reflect the decline in the steel industry and the decrease in population.