An urban area that includes two or more primary metropolitan statistical areas (PMSA)is called a _____.
A)metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
B)core based micropolitan region (CBMR)
C)micropolitan statistical area (µSA)
D)consolidated metropolitan statistical area (CMSA)

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A consolidated metropolitan statistical area (CMSA) includes two or more primary metropolitan statistical areas (PMSA) that have close economic ties and social and commuting patterns, resulting in a larger urban area. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

An Urban Area That Includes Two or More Primary Metropolitan