Question 1

notable trend of the U.S.population is the changing racial and ethnic composition.__________,who may be from any race,currently make up 16 percent of the U.S.population.

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, the notable trend in the changing racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population is referring to the growing percentage of a specific group. That group is identified as "Hispanics" in the statement as they currently make up 16 percent of the U.S. population. Thus, choice A is the correct answer.

Question 2

Figure 3-A
-U.S.Office of Management and Budget has developed a classification system that defines geographic areas based on the size of the population that is contained within them.The U.S.Census Bureau uses these statistical areas to collect,tabulate,and publish various reports on demographic profiles and economic activity.Based on Figure 3-A above,which of the following best defines a metropolitan division within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex?

Accepted Answer

Metropolitan divisions are defined as subsets of larger metropolitan statistical areas, based on counties that contain a central urban area. In the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the metropolitan division is defined by the counties of Wise, Parker, Tarrant, and Johnson bounded by the black line in Figure 3-A.

Question 3

U.S.Census Bureau uses a classification system that reflects the varying locations of the population.The largest of these geographical areas is called

Accepted Answer

Combined Statistical Areas (CSAs) are the largest geographical areas used by the U.S. Census Bureau, encompassing multiple metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas that have social and economic ties.

Question 4

Exurbs are

Accepted Answer

Exurbs are defined as remote suburbs or areas located beyond the suburbs of a city. They are typically characterized by low population density and limited urbanization. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Options A, C, D, and E do not accurately describe exurbs.

Question 5

Today,__________ of all Americans live in central cities,__________ live in suburbs,and __________ live in rural locations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Today,__________ of all Americans live in central...

Question 6

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 is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A micropolitan statistical area is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as 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. This definition fits the given description perfectly, making choice A the best answer. The other options are not applicable, as they either refer to larger areas (metropolitan statistical area, consolidated metropolitan statistical area, megapolitan statistical area) or to subdivisions within a metropolitan statistical area (metropolitan division).

Question 7

metropolitan statistical area refers to

Accepted Answer

A metropolitan statistical area is defined as an area that includes at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more people and adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration. This definition was established by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use by federal agencies in the United States in collecting, tabulating, and publishing federal statistics.

Question 8

micropolitan statistical area refers to

Accepted Answer

A micropolitan statistical area is defined as 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. It is a smaller version of a metropolitan statistical area, which has at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more people and adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration.

Question 9

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 is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A metropolitan statistical area is defined as a statistical area that includes at least one urbanized area with a population of 50,000 or more and adjacent areas that have a high degree of social and economic integration. This is the most appropriate option that matches the given definition.

Question 10

Approximately one in __________ U.S.residents is African American,American Indian or Alaska Native,Asian American,or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Approximately one in __________ U.S.residents is African...

Question 11

assist marketers in gathering data on the population,the U.S.Census Bureau has developed a classification system to describe the varying locations of the population.The system consists of two types of __________.

Accepted Answer

The statement refers to a classification system developed by the U.S. Census Bureau to gather data on the population. Therefore, the best choice is C, statistical areas, as these areas are designated by the Census Bureau to provide consistent geographic units for data collection and analysis. The other choices may not accurately describe the system referred to in the statement.

Question 12

Figure 3-A
-U.S.Office of Management and Budget has developed a classification system that defines geographic areas based on the size of the population contained within them.The U.S.Census Bureau uses these statistical areas to collect,tabulate,and publish various reports on demographic profiles and economic activity.Figure 3-A above shows these statistical areas for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.The largest of these geographical areas is called a

Accepted Answer

A combined statistical area (CSA) is the largest geographical area defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, encompassing multiple metropolitan and micropolitan areas that have social and economic ties.

Question 13

U.S.Census Bureau has developed a two-level classification system that reflects the varying locations of the population.The smaller of these classifications is called the

Accepted Answer

The answer of U.S.Census Bureau has developed a two-level classification...

Question 14

Figure 3-A
-U.S.Office of Management and Budget has developed a classification system that defines geographic areas based on the size of the population that is contained within them.The U.S.Census Bureau uses these statistical areas to collect,tabulate,and publish various reports on demographic profiles and economic activity.Based on Figure 3-A above,which of the following best defines a micropolitan statistical area for the Dallas-Fort Worth geographic area?

Accepted Answer

A micropolitan statistical area is typically defined as an urban area based around a core city with a population between 10,000 and 50,000, which fits the description of the cities listed in option B.

Question 15

a metropolitan statistical area contains a population of 2.5 million or more,it may be subdivided into smaller areas called __________.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, metropolitan statistical areas with populations of 2.5 million or more may be subdivided into smaller areas called metropolitan divisions.

Question 16

a metropolitan statistical area contains a population of 2.5 million or more,it may be subdivided into smaller areas called metropolitan divisions.In addition,adjacent metropolitan statistical areas and micropolitan statistical areas may be grouped into __________ statistical areas.

Accepted Answer

The term "combined statistical area" is used by the United States Census Bureau to refer to two or more adjacent metropolitan and/or micropolitan statistical areas that have significant social and economic ties. This allows for a more comprehensive view of regional economic and social dynamics beyond individual metropolitan areas. Therefore, the correct answer is E) combined.

Question 17

2030,__________ will constitute the largest racial or ethnic population in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

According to population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics are expected to become the largest ethnic or racial group in the U.S. by 2030. This is due to a combination of factors including higher birth rates and continued immigration.

Question 18

Adjacent metropolitan statistical areas and micropolitan statistical areas may be grouped into __________ statistical areas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adjacent metropolitan statistical areas and micropolitan statistical...

Question 19

2015,which racial or ethnic group will have the greatest economic impact in the United States in terms of its buying power?

Accepted Answer

According to the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, Hispanics will have the greatest buying power among ethnic groups in 2015, estimated at $1.5 trillion. This is due to their fast population growth and increasing income levels.

Question 20

metropolitan division

Accepted Answer

A metropolitan division is part of a metropolitan statistical area that contains a population of 2.5 million or more.

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