US has massive population boom in 2024

US has massive population boom in 2024

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Geography, Social Studies, Other

6th - 7th Grade

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The US population grew at its fastest rate in over 20 years, according to the US Census Bureau. New data reveals a nearly 1% increase, adding 3.3 million people to surpass 340 million. The South experienced the most significant growth, with an increase of 1.8 million people.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the US Census Bureau, how did the US population growth rate compare to the past 20 years?

It decreased compared to the last decade.

It remained the same as the previous year.

It was the fastest in over 20 years.

It was the slowest in 20 years.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By how much did the US population increase this year?

By 2.5 million people

By 3.3 million people

By 4.0 million people

By 5.1 million people

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the new total population of the US according to the latest data?

320 million

350 million

330 million

340 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region in the US experienced the most population growth?

The Northeast

The West

The Midwest

The South

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people did the Southern region's population increase by?

2.0 million

1.0 million

1.5 million

1.8 million