Question

which two states in the midwest had the lowest percentage of adults with asthma in poor health in year 20?

a. illinois (il) and south dakota (sd)

b. indiana (in) and michigan (mi)

c. minnesota (mn) and nebraska (ne)

d. north dakota (nd) and wisconsin (wi)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Midwest states

Midwest states on the map: ND, SD, MN, WI, IA, IL, NE, KS, MO.

Step2: Analyze color coding (lowest % = smallest range)

Key: 22.4–26.3 (blue with dots), 26.4–30.3 (light blue with dots), etc. Lowest range is 22.4–26.3.

Step3: Check Midwest states' colors

• ND: blue (22.4–26.3)
• WI: blue (22.4–26.3)
• MN: light blue (26.4–30.3)
• NE: light blue (26.4–30.3)
• SD: yellow (30.4–32.1)
• IA: orange (32.2–39.8)
• IL: yellow (30.4–32.1)
• KS: orange (32.2–39.8)
• MO: orange (32.2–39.8)

Step4: Match with options

Option D: North Dakota (ND) and Wisconsin (WI) – both in 22.4–26.3 (lowest range). Other options have higher ranges.

Answer:

D. North Dakota (ND) and Wisconsin (WI)