A county or group of contiguous counties with a combined population of 100,000,with a general urban area over 50,000,and with mainly nonagricultural employment is best described as a:
A)Sales territory.
B)Metropolitan Statistical Area.
C)County unit.
D)Trading area.
E)Census tract.

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The criteria mentioned in the question defines a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB). An MSA is a geographic area consisting of a densely populated urban core and its adjacent territories, with a total population of at least 100,000. It typically includes a city and its suburbs or neighboring cities. Furthermore, the area must have a high degree of economic and social integration based on factors such as commuting patterns. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it fits the given criteria.

A County or Group of Contiguous Counties with a Combined