How did demographers attempt to address the needs of the racially and ethnically diverse United States on the 2010 census?

A. They simplified the racial and ethnic group categories on the 2010 census form.
B. They added an option for people who did wish to identify themselves by race.
C. They recognized many categories on the 2010 census, including several new categories.
D. They recognized any racial or ethnic group name people filling out the census wanted to use to describe their race.


Answer: C

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