An area in which 500 people live more than a mile from a grocery store in an urban area or more than 10 miles from a grocery store in a rural area is known as a(n) ________.

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The term for an area in which people lack adequate access to affordable and nutritious food options is known as a food desert. This is generally determined by the distance people must travel to reach a grocery store or supermarket, as well as factors such as income and transportation options. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this concept.

An Area in Which 500 People Live More Than a Mile