A student is describing Australian society and says, “Compared with two centuries ago, Australia’s population is more diverse today.” Based on the fact, is the student’s statement correct?

A student is describing Australian society and says, “Compared with two centuries ago, Australia’s population is more diverse today.” Based on the fact, is the student’s statement correct?

• AYes, because the diversity of Australia’s population has increased over the last two centuries.Correct
• BYes, because Australia’s population has become less diverse over the last two centuries.
• CNo, because Australia’s population diversity has not changed over the last two centuries.
• DNo, because Australia’s population diversity only increased in the last year.

The student’s statement matches the fact: Australia’s population diversity has increased over the last two centuries.