In 2010, the Census Bureau Allowed Americans to Check More

question 24

Multiple Choice

In 2010, the Census Bureau allowed Americans to check more than one box when identifying their race. What percentage of the population took advantage of this and identified themselves as multiracial?

• A) 17.8 percent
• B) 42.6 percent
• C) 54.9 percent
• D) 12 percent
• E) 2.9 percent

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Definitions:

Widespread Storage

The distribution and retention of information or physical items across a broad spectrum of locations or systems.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Schemata

Mental structures that organize past experiences and provide a framework for understanding future ones.

Savings

Savings typically refer to the portion of income not spent on consumption, often stored for future investments or expenditures.