A Metropolitan Statistical Area Refers to

question 75

Multiple Choice

A metropolitan statistical area refers to

• A) a statistical area that has at least one urban cluster of at least 10,000 but less than 50,000 people and adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration.
• B) a statistical area of 2.5 million people or more.
• C) a cluster of exurbs that function as a single unit due to the proximity of their geographic locations to an urbanized area.
• D) a highly urbanized area with a centrally located population of at least 1,000,000 people.
• E) a statistical area of at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more people and adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration.

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Definitions:

Agricultural Exports

Goods that are produced through farming and agriculture that are sold to other countries.

Instability

The tendency of a system or market to experience unpredictable or erratic changes, potentially leading to chaos or disorder.

Demand

The desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services at various price levels, at a particular time.

Government Agricultural Aid

Financial support and assistance programs provided by the government to the agricultural sector, aimed at stabilizing prices, ensuring food security, and supporting farmers' incomes.