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
A) megapolitan statistical area.
B) micropolitan statistical area.
C) metropolitan statistical area.
D) zip code.
E) combined statistical area.

Question

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
A) megapolitan statistical area. 
B) micropolitan statistical area. 
C) metropolitan statistical area. 
D) zip code. 
E) combined statistical area.

Quizplus · 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.

Figure 3-A -U.S.Office of Management and Budget Has Developed a Classification System