statistical area of at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more people and adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration is referred to as a
A) micropolitan statistical area.
B) metropolitan statistical area.
C) downtown statistical area.
D) zip code.
E) combined statistical area.

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A metropolitan statistical area is defined as a statistical area that includes at least one urbanized area with a population of 50,000 or more and adjacent areas that have a high degree of social and economic integration. This is the most appropriate option that matches the given definition.

Statistical Area of at Least One Urbanized Area of 50,000