Question

​geographically, many americans have been moving to small cities located beyond congested metropolitan​ areas, such as​ minot, north​ dakota; boone, north​ carolina; traverse​ city, michigan; and​ concord, new hampshire. These small cities are called​ __________.
a. Outlying areas
b. Rural areas
c. Urban areas
d. Micropolitan areas
e. Suburbs

Answer 1

Answer: d. Micropolitan areas

Small cities located beyond the metropolitan areas are called Micropolitan areas. It includes  Minot, North Dakota; Boone, North Carolina; traverse city, Michigan; and Concord, New Hampshire where almost 10% of the  Americans moved due to cheaper land, lower taxes,  less pollution, and crime.