a metropolitan statistical area contains a population of 2.5 million or more,it may be subdivided into smaller areas called metropolitan divisions.In addition,adjacent metropolitan statistical areas and micropolitan statistical areas may be grouped into __________ statistical areas.
A) megapolitan
B) metropolitan
C) micropolitan
D) zip code
E) combined

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The term "combined statistical area" is used by the United States Census Bureau to refer to two or more adjacent metropolitan and/or micropolitan statistical areas that have significant social and economic ties. This allows for a more comprehensive view of regional economic and social dynamics beyond individual metropolitan areas. Therefore, the correct answer is E) combined.

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