In the Late 20th Century,how Have the Number of Vehicle

question 16

Multiple Choice

In the late 20th Century,how have the number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) compared to the population trends in the U.S.?

• A) VMT decreased at the same rate as population.
• B) VMT decreased while the population increased.
• C) VMT increased at a slower rate than population.
• D) VMT increased that the same rate as population.
• E) VMT increased at a much faster rate.

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