Based on the U.S.map of mortality rates for heart disease, one could say
A)that the rates are about the same all across the county.
B)that the rates seem higher in coastal regions to the east and west.
C)that the rates are higher in the deep south to southern Great Plains.
D)that the rates are higher in dominantly Roman Catholic and Mormon areas.

Question

Based on the U.S.map of mortality rates for heart disease, one could say 
A)that the rates are about the same all across the county. 
B)that the rates seem higher in coastal regions to the east and west. 
C)that the rates are higher in the deep south to southern Great Plains. 
D)that the rates are higher in dominantly Roman Catholic and Mormon areas.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The map shows that the mortality rates for heart disease are highest in the deep south to southern Great Plains, indicating that this region has a higher incidence of heart disease. The other options - A, B, and D - are not supported by the map. Option A is incorrect because mortality rates for heart disease vary significantly across the US, as shown by the map. Option B is not supported by the data; coastal regions to the east and west do not have consistently higher rates compared to other parts of the country. Option D is also not supported by the map; there is no obvious pattern linking heart disease mortality rates to religious affiliation.