American Planning Association Exam AICP Topic 1 Question 64 Discussion

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Question #: 64
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A MSA includes:

AAt least 2,500 but less than 50,000 and a population density of 1,000 persons per square mile

BUrban nucleus of 50,000 or more with a core density of 1,000 persons per square mile

CPopulation of 2,000 to 8,000 people

DAt least one city with 50,000 or more and a total metropolitan population of 100,000

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Kirby

1 months ago

I bet the answer is hidden in the fine print, like 'must include at least one Starbucks and a minimum of three traffic jams per day.'

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Vallie

4 days ago

D) At least one city with 50,000 or more and a total metropolitan population of 100,000

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Arlette

8 days ago

B) Urban nucleus of 50,000 or more with a core density of 1,000 persons per square mile

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Arlie

16 days ago

A) At least 2,500 but less than 50,000 and a population density of 1,000 persons per square mile

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Freeman

1 months ago

C? Really? That's like a small town, not an MSA. Someone needs to update their definitions here.

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Larae

1 months ago

D seems like a pretty good answer. I mean, who doesn't love a metropolitan area with at least 100,000 people? Sign me up!

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Tiffiny

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I was leaning towards A, but now I'm second-guessing myself. Someone help!

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Starr

3 days ago

Yes, B) is the correct answer. It's important to consider the population size and density when defining an MSA.

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Lettie

6 days ago

I agree, B) seems to be the correct option based on the definition of a Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Tamar

12 days ago

I think the answer is B) Urban nucleus of 50,000 or more with a core density of 1,000 persons per square mile.

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William

2 months ago

I think the correct answer is B. An MSA requires an urban nucleus of 50,000 or more with a core density of 1,000 persons per square mile. That makes the most sense to me.

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Lacey

5 days ago

Yes, option B is the correct answer for what constitutes a MSA.

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Delila

8 days ago

I think you're right, an urban nucleus of 50,000 or more with a core density of 1,000 persons per square mile makes sense.

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Alecia

1 months ago

I agree, option B seems to be the most accurate definition of a MSA.

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Fausto

2 months ago

Hmm, that's interesting. Can you explain why you think that is the correct answer?

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Danilo

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) At least one city with 50,000 or more and a total metropolitan population of 100,000.

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Fausto

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) Urban nucleus of 50,000 or more with a core density of 1,000 persons per square mile.

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