-This figure shows the population of Portland, Oregon, from 1850 to 2015. What is the explanation for the population trend from 1950 to 1980?
A) growth driven by the shipping trade
B) the downturn of Portland's economy caused by the crash of the stock market
C) the exodus of residents to the suburbs
D) the preservation of sensitive habitat within Portland's borders
E) the adoption of urban growth regulations that prohibited population growth

Question

-This figure shows the population of Portland, Oregon, from 1850 to 2015. What is the explanation for the population trend from 1950 to 1980?
A) growth driven by the shipping trade 
B) the downturn of Portland's economy caused by the crash of the stock market 
C) the exodus of residents to the suburbs 
D) the preservation of sensitive habitat within Portland's borders 
E) the adoption of urban growth regulations that prohibited population growth

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The population trend from 1950 to 1980 in Portland, Oregon, can be attributed to the exodus of residents to the suburbs, a common trend in many American cities during this period as people moved away from urban centers seeking better living conditions, more space, and often in response to urban decline.

-This Figure Shows the Population of Portland, Oregon, from 1850