Between 1970 and 1990 the number of Americans living in poverty increased by 50 percent,but the number of poor neighborhoods has
A) declined due to higher density segregation.
B) more than doubled.
C) stayed about the same.
D) nearly disappeared due to urban sprawl.

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The statement says that the number of Americans living in poverty increased, suggesting that poverty is becoming more widespread. Therefore, it is likely that the number of poor neighborhoods has also increased. Option A is incorrect because higher density segregation would lead to more poor neighborhoods. Option C is unlikely because poverty is increasing, and it's unlikely that the number of poor neighborhoods would stay the same. Option D is incorrect because urban sprawl leads to the expansion of cities, which may include new poor neighborhoods.

Between 1970 and 1990 the Number of Americans Living in Poverty