A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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Multiple Choice

A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) :

• A) contains one city of 500,000 or more.
• B) is an integrated economic and social unit having a large population nucleus.
• C) is a consolidated set of cities and suburbs.
• D) consists of one or more counties which must contain a total population of at least 2,000,000.
• E) Both C and D are required for an area to be designated an MSA.

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Definitions:

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