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Chapter 24: Rural and Migrant well answered 1. Which best describes the recent population trend in rural America? a. The number of residents in rural areas of the United States is at one of its lowest levels ever recorded. b. Urban population rates increased from 2010 to 2015 as agricultural op...

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Chapter 24: Rural and Migrant

1. Which best describes the recent population trend in rural America?



a. The number of residents in rural areas of the United States is at one of its lowest levels ever recorded.

b. Urban population rates increased from 2010 to 2015 as agricultural opportunities diminished.

c. Non-metro population rates have been steadily increasing because of increasing job growth.

d. Population growth or loss in rural areas varies widely depending on available economic opportunities.
- correct answer ✔✔d. Population growth or loss in rural areas varies widely depending on available
economic opportunities.



2. Which best explains why there are so few hospitals in rural areas?



a. Few nurses and physicians enjoy the rural lifestyle.

b. Historically, hospitals began in large urban areas and have slowly expanded outward but have not yet
reached all rural areas.

c. Rural areas have very low population density.

d. Rural residents do not trust hospitals, preferring to receive care from neighbors and friends. - correct
answer ✔✔c. Rural areas have very low population density.



3. From which causes are rural residents twice as likely to die from in comparison with urban residents?



a. Chronic diseases, especially cardiac problems and cancers

b. Diabetes from the higher incidence of obesity

c. Respiratory diseases (from pesticides and herbicides)

d. Unintentional injuries - correct answer ✔✔d. Unintentional injuries



4. Which factor would cause a geographic area to be called a frontier area?

, a. Arbitrary distinction recognizing the Great Plains, Intermountain areas, and Alaska

b. Geographically located in the West, specifically the Great Plains states

c. High death rate from use of guns (homicide or suicide)

d. Population of fewer than six persons per square mile - correct answer ✔✔d. Population of fewer than
six persons per square mile



5. Which best describes the purpose of the core-based statistical areas (CBSA) system?



a. To reflect trends in population distribution across the county

b. To differentiate between urban and metropolitan areas

c. To emphasize the importance of noncare areas

d. To report the demographic characteristics of those living in the area - correct answer ✔✔a. To reflect
trends in population distribution across the county



6. Which compositional factor influences rural health needs?



a. Demographics of the people living in an area

b. Local environment

c. The geography of the area

d. The political and social institutions in the community - correct answer ✔✔a. Demographics of the
people living in an area



7. Which describes what has been identified by public health experts as the number one priority in rural
areas?



a. Access to health care

b. Access to education

c. Access to telecommunications

d. Access to better-paying employment opportunities - correct answer ✔✔a. Access to health care

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