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Dropdown 1: 1960-1990
Dropdown 2: 135 million
The graph shows the total municipal solid waste (MSW) generated in the United States from 1960 to 2013 (blue line) and the per capita MSW per day (orange line). Total MSW is measured in million tons, while per capita MSW per day is measured in pounds (1 ton = 2,000 pounds).
Select the most accurate option from each drop-down menu to complete the statements based on the information provided.
The greatest percentage change in total solid waste generation for any 30-year period during the study was between .
The municipal population of the United States increased by approximately people from 1960 to 2013.
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Dropdown 1: 1960-1990
Dropdown 2: 135 million
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Official Solution:
Drop-down 1:
By examining the graph, we can estimate that the greatest percentage change, represented by the steepest increase, occurred between 1960 and 1990. During this period, total solid waste generation increased from approximately 90 to 210, an increase of about 2.3 times. For other listed 30-year periods, the increase was less than twofold.
Drop-down 2:
The total MSW generated in 1960 was approximately 90 million tons, or 180,000 million pounds (since 1 ton = 2,000 pounds). Per capita waste per year was 2.68 * 365 ≈ 1,000 pounds. Thus, the municipal population in 1960 was (180,000 million pounds) / (1,000 pounds) ≈ 180 million people.
The total MSW generated in 2013 was approximately 250 million tons, or 500,000 million pounds (since 1 ton = 2,000 pounds). Per capita waste per year was 4.40 * 365 ≈ 1,600 pounds. Thus, the municipal population in 2013 was (500,000 million pounds) / (1,600 pounds) ≈ 310 million people.
Therefore, the municipal population of the United States increased by approximately 310 - 180 = 130 million people.
Correct answer:
Dropdown 1: "1960-1990"
Dropdown 2: "135 million"
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Drop-down 1:
By examining the graph, we can estimate that the greatest percentage change, represented by the steepest increase, occurred between 1960 and 1990. During this period, total solid waste generation increased from approximately 90 to 210, an increase of about 2.3 times. For other listed 30-year periods, the increase was less than twofold.
Drop-down 2:
The total MSW generated in 1960 was approximately 90 million tons, or 180,000 million pounds (since 1 ton = 2,000 pounds). Per capita waste per year was 2.68 * 365 ≈ 1,000 pounds. Thus, the municipal population in 1960 was (180,000 million pounds) / (1,000 pounds) ≈ 180 million people.
The total MSW generated in 2013 was approximately 250 million tons, or 500,000 million pounds (since 1 ton = 2,000 pounds). Per capita waste per year was 4.40 * 365 ≈ 1,600 pounds. Thus, the municipal population in 2013 was (500,000 million pounds) / (1,600 pounds) ≈ 310 million people.
Therefore, the municipal population of the United States increased by approximately 310 - 180 = 130 million people.
Correct answer:
Dropdown 1: "1960-1990"
Dropdown 2: "135 million"
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