Which of the following is true regarding rural areas?
A) The actual number of rural residents has decreased rapidly since the first census in 1790 to the present.
B) About 10 million people reside in rural areas.
C) The proportion of people who work as full-time farmers is less than 10 percent and includes forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining.
D) Most residents have moved there from other states.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The proportion of people working as full-time farmers, along with those in forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining, in rural areas is indeed less than 10 percent. This reflects the broader economic shift from agriculture-based economies to those centered on services and technology, even in rural regions.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Rural Areas