Which of the Following Statements About Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)is

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) is true?

• A) In the past, the migration to MSAs was directed more toward central city areas than suburban areas.
• B) They are urban areas based around a core city with a population of 10,000 to 49,999.
• C) The proportion of the population residing in these cities has increased dramatically, from 54 percent in 1950 to 90 percent today.
• D) They are freestanding urban areas with populations in excess of 50,000.
• E) The urban or metropolitan population does not vary considerably by state.

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