Over the past two decades, the U.S. population has shifted toward the ________ states.
A) Northern
B) Northeast
C) Sunbelt
D) Midwest
E) Corn belt

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The U.S. population has shifted toward the Sunbelt states over the past two decades. The term "Sunbelt" generally refers to the southern and southwestern states, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and others. This shift has been driven by factors such as warmer weather, job opportunities, and a lower cost of living in many Sunbelt states. The Northeast and Midwest regions have experienced slower population growth or even population decline in some areas during this time. Therefore, option C) Sunbelt is the best choice.

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