Question

this graph shows data on deaths caused by measles. what trend does the graph show?
a. there is likely to be a big growth in the number of deaths caused by a measles outbreak before 2020
b. the number of deaths due to measles was higher than from other diseases until 1928
c. the number of deaths due to measles will most likely remain low in the future
d. the number of deaths due to measles decreased each year since 1904

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option A: The graph shows a decreasing trend over time for measles - related deaths, not an indication of a big growth before 2020.
• Option B: The graph only shows data on measles - related deaths (as deaths per 100,000). There is no data on deaths from other diseases, so we cannot compare measles - related deaths with other diseases.
• Option C: Since the number of deaths per 100,000 from measles has been very low (close to 0%) in the later years (after around 1940) shown in the graph, it is reasonable to infer that the number of deaths due to measles will most likely remain low in the future.
• Option D: The graph shows some fluctuations (e.g., a small increase around 1928). So, it is not correct to say that the number of deaths due to measles decreased each year since 1904.

Answer:

C. The number of deaths due to measles will most likely remain low in the future