The graph below shows how elderly people in the United States spent their free time between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the various ways in which elderly individuals in the United States allocated their leisure time from 1980 to 2010.

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, there was a noteworthy increase in the proportions of seniors engaging in Reading and Hiking activities,

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Theatre attendance experienced a considerable decline. Watching TV showed a fluctuating pattern, and Surfing the Internet gained popularity over the years. In terms of Reading, the engagement rates surged from 30% in the 1980s to 60% by the 1990s, ultimately reaching nearly 80% in the 2000s.

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, Hiking emerged as another popular pastime among the elderly, with its participation rate increasing significantly from a mere 10% in the 1980s to over 70% by the 2010s, demonstrating a strong upward trend in interest in

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, Theatre attendance witnessed a dramatic decline from 50% in the 1980s, plummeting to 15% in the 1990s, before experiencing a slight recovery to 33% in the 2010s. Watching TV began as the predominant activity with an impressive 85% participation rate in the 1980s;

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figure decreased to 70% during the 1990s and remained steady in the 2000s. Interestingly, there was a resurgence in popularity, as it climbed to over 75% in the 2010s.

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, Surfing the Internet was negligible in the '80s and '90s, registering at 0%.

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, it saw a remarkable rise in the 2000s, attaining 30% participation and culminating in a peak of over 55% in the 2010s, reflecting the growing influence of technology on leisure activities.