Which Statement Accurately Describes the Foreign-Born Population in the United

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes the foreign-born population in the United States as of 2008?

• A)The percentage of foreign born is higher than it was in the 1850s.
• B)The number of foreign born people has stayed relatively stable from 1970 to 2008.
• C)The number of people who are foreign born has reached unprecedented levels.
• D)Between 1970 and 2008,the percentage of foreign-born people has decreased.

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Gross National Product

The total value of all goods and services produced by a country's residents and businesses, including those produced abroad, over a specific time period.

National Income

The total amount of money earned within a country, including wages, rent, interest, and profits.

U.S. GDP

The total monetary value of all goods and services produced within the United States in a specific time period.

U.S. GNP

Gross National Product of the United States, a measure of economic performance that includes the value of all goods and services produced by the nation's residents, regardless of the production location.