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The Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is officially defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, encompassing Spokane County and Stevens County in Washington State.
Answer: True
The U.S. Census Bureau officially defines the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) to include Spokane County and Stevens County in Washington State.
The Spokane MSA is composed solely of Spokane County, with no other counties included in its definition.
Answer: False
The Spokane MSA is defined to include both Spokane County and Stevens County in Washington State.
The Spokane Metropolitan Area, along with the Coeur d'Alene metropolitan area, forms the Spokane–Coeur d'Alene Combined Statistical Area (CSA).
Answer: True
The Spokane Metropolitan Area and the Coeur d'Alene metropolitan area are components of the larger Spokane–Coeur d'Alene Combined Statistical Area (CSA).
The map of the Spokane–Spokane Valley–Coeur d'Alene CSA primarily shows topographical features of the region.
Answer: False
The map of the Spokane–Spokane Valley–Coeur d'Alene CSA visually delineates the boundaries of the statistical area, rather than focusing on topographical features.
The 'Authority control databases' section, mentioning VIAF and FAST, helps in uniquely identifying and organizing information about the Spokane metropolitan area.
Answer: True
Authority control databases like VIAF and FAST serve to uniquely identify and organize information related to entities such as the Spokane metropolitan area.
A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as a geographic region typically including a core urban area and surrounding counties with strong economic ties.
Answer: True
The U.S. Census Bureau defines an MSA as a geographic region comprising a core urban area and adjacent counties exhibiting strong social and economic integration.
The Spokane MSA and Coeur d'Alene MSA are geographically separated and do not share any major transportation routes.
Answer: False
The Spokane MSA and Coeur d'Alene MSA are adjacent and their urban centers are connected by Interstate 90, forming part of the larger Spokane–Coeur d'Alene CSA.
The U.S. Census Bureau defines Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) to facilitate consistent statistical analysis across regions.
Answer: True
MSAs are defined by the U.S. Census Bureau to standardize geographic units for statistical purposes, enabling consistent data collection and comparison.
The Spokane MSA is officially designated by the U.S. Census Bureau as the 'Spokane, WA Metropolitan Area'.
Answer: False
The official designation by the U.S. Census Bureau is the 'Spokane–Spokane Valley, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area'.
The 'Shortdescription' tag indicates the article's subject is a specific type of statistical region within the United States.
Answer: True
The 'Shortdescription' tag, stating 'Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States,' accurately identifies the article's focus on this type of statistical region.
The hatnote at the beginning of the article helps distinguish the Spokane Metropolitan Area from the Combined Statistical Area.
Answer: True
A hatnote serves to clarify distinctions between related entities, such as the Spokane MSA and the Spokane–Coeur d'Alene CSA, preventing reader confusion.
The notation 'fn' followed by a superscript number (e.g., <sup>[1]</sup>) typically signifies that the associated data point is supported by a footnote or reference citation.
Answer: True
Superscript numbers following 'fn' notations in articles generally indicate footnotes or citations, directing readers to the source of the information.
Which two counties form the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)?
Answer: Spokane County and Stevens County
The Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is officially composed of Spokane County and Stevens County in Washington State.
The Spokane MSA is part of a larger statistical region known as the:
Answer: Spokane–Coeur d'Alene Combined Statistical Area (CSA)
The Spokane MSA, along with the Coeur d'Alene MSA, forms the Spokane–Coeur d'Alene Combined Statistical Area (CSA).
What does the 'vcard' class associated with the infobox suggest regarding its data encoding?
Answer: It signifies a standard method for encoding contact and location details.
The 'vcard' class indicates that the infobox utilizes the hCard microformat, a standard for encoding contact and location information in a machine-readable format.
Which entity is responsible for defining Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)?
Answer: The U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau is the governmental entity responsible for defining Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).
What is the purpose of the 'Authority control databases' like VIAF and FAST in relation to the Spokane MSA?
Answer: To uniquely identify and organize information about the area.
Authority control databases such as VIAF and FAST are used to provide unique identifiers and organize information pertaining to entities like the Spokane MSA, ensuring consistency and facilitating research.
As of July 1, 2021, the estimated population of the Spokane MSA was reported to be approximately 527,753 individuals.
Answer: False
The estimated population for the Spokane MSA as of July 1, 2021, was 593,466, not 527,753.
According to the 2020 United States Census, the Spokane MSA had a total population of 585,784 residents.
Answer: True
The 2020 United States Census recorded a total population of 585,784 residents within the Spokane MSA.
The 2020 Census data indicates that the Spokane MSA contained fewer than 200,000 households.
Answer: False
The 2020 Census data shows that the Spokane MSA contained 224,385 households, which is more than 200,000.
The population of the Spokane MSA during the 1860 U.S. Census was recorded as 1,992 people.
Answer: True
The population within the area that now constitutes the Spokane MSA was 1,992 individuals according to the 1860 United States Census.
Between the 1900 and 1910 Censuses, the Spokane MSA experienced a population decrease of over 100%.
Answer: False
Between 1900 (68,058 people) and 1910 (164,701 people), the Spokane MSA experienced a population increase of 142.0%, not a decrease.
The Spokane MSA experienced a population growth of 22.3% between 1970 and 1980.
Answer: True
The Spokane MSA's population grew by 22.3% from 310,197 in 1970 to 379,394 in 1980.
The population increase percentage for the Spokane MSA between the 2010 and 2020 Censuses was approximately 11.0%.
Answer: True
The population of the Spokane MSA increased by 11.0% from 527,753 in 2010 to 585,784 in 2020.
The estimated population for the Spokane MSA in 2023 is projected to be slightly lower than the 2020 Census figure.
Answer: False
The estimated population for the Spokane MSA in 2023 is 600,292, which is higher than the 2020 Census figure of 585,784.
The rank of 98th in the U.S. for the Spokane MSA signifies it is one of the smallest metropolitan areas in the country.
Answer: False
A rank of 98th in the U.S. indicates that the Spokane MSA is among the more populous metropolitan areas, not one of the smallest.
Historical population data for the Spokane MSA indicates a period of significant growth in the mid-20th century.
Answer: True
Historical population data reveals consistent growth for the Spokane MSA, with notable acceleration in the mid-20th century.
The inclusion of multiple population figures from different sources highlights the dynamic nature of demographic data.
Answer: True
Presenting various population figures from different sources and years demonstrates that demographic data is subject to change and can be reported with varying levels of precision and timeliness.
What was the estimated population of the Spokane MSA as of July 1, 2021?
Answer: 593,466
As of July 1, 2021, the estimated population for the Spokane MSA was 593,466 individuals.
What was the total population of the Spokane MSA according to the 2020 United States Census?
Answer: 585,784
The 2020 United States Census reported a total population of 585,784 residents for the Spokane MSA.
How many households were recorded in the Spokane MSA based on the 2020 Census data?
Answer: 224,385
The 2020 Census recorded 224,385 households within the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area.
What was the percentage population increase for the Spokane MSA between the 1900 and 1910 Censuses?
Answer: 142.0%
The Spokane MSA experienced a population increase of 142.0% between the 1900 Census (68,058 residents) and the 1910 Census (164,701 residents).
What does the rank of 98th in the U.S. signify for the Spokane MSA?
Answer: It is the 98th most populous MSA in the United States.
A rank of 98th signifies that the Spokane MSA is the 98th most populous Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States.
What was the population of the Spokane MSA during the 1860 U.S. Census?
Answer: 1,992
The population within the area that now constitutes the Spokane MSA was 1,992 people according to the 1860 United States Census.
The Spokane MSA experienced a population growth of what percentage between the 1970 and 1980 Censuses?
Answer: 22.3%
The Spokane MSA experienced a population growth of 22.3% between the 1970 Census (310,197 residents) and the 1980 Census (379,394 residents).
What is the estimated population for the Spokane MSA in 2023?
Answer: 600,292
The estimated population for the Spokane MSA in 2023 is projected to be 600,292.
In 2010, the Gross Metropolitan Product (GMP) for the Spokane–Spokane Valley MSA was reported to exceed $20 billion.
Answer: True
The Gross Metropolitan Product (GMP) for the Spokane–Spokane Valley MSA in 2010 was reported to be $20.413 billion.
The total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Spokane Metropolitan Area in 2022 was valued at approximately $35.689 billion.
Answer: True
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Spokane Metropolitan Area in 2022 was reported at $35.689 billion.
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figure for the Spokane MSA measures the total value of goods and services produced within the area.
Answer: True
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an economic indicator representing the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a specific geographic area, such as the Spokane MSA.
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) is cited as a source for economic statistics, specifically providing data on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Spokane MSA.
Answer: True
The Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database is cited as a source for economic statistics, including GDP data for the Spokane MSA.
What was the Gross Metropolitan Product (GMP) for the Spokane–Spokane Valley MSA in 2010?
Answer: $20.413 billion
In 2010, the Gross Metropolitan Product (GMP) for the Spokane–Spokane Valley MSA was reported as $20.413 billion.
What economic insight is provided by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figure for the Spokane MSA?
Answer: It measures the total economic output generated within the metropolitan area.
The GDP figure for the Spokane MSA quantifies the total economic output generated within its boundaries, reflecting its overall economic scale.
The total land area encompassed by the Spokane Metropolitan Area is approximately 14,611 square miles.
Answer: False
The total land area of the Spokane Metropolitan Area is approximately 5,641.5 square miles, not 14,611 square miles.
The Spokane Metropolitan Area encompasses a maximum recorded elevation of 7,320 feet.
Answer: True
The Spokane Metropolitan Area features a highest recorded elevation of 7,320 feet.
The Spokane Metropolitan Area observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) year-round.
Answer: False
The Spokane Metropolitan Area observes Pacific Standard Time (PST), UTC-8, and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), UTC-7, not Eastern Standard Time.
During daylight saving time, the Spokane Metropolitan Area uses UTC-7.
Answer: True
During daylight saving time, the Spokane Metropolitan Area observes UTC-7, known as Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
The caption 'From top: Downtown Spokane from the south, Spokane Valley from the air' describes two distinct aerial photographs.
Answer: True
This caption refers to two separate aerial views: one of Downtown Spokane from the south, and another aerial perspective of Spokane Valley.
An image of Spokane photographed from the International Space Station was captured during the 15th expedition.
Answer: True
The image caption indicates that Spokane was photographed from the International Space Station during its 15th expedition.
What is the standard time zone observed in the Spokane Metropolitan Area?
Answer: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
The Spokane Metropolitan Area observes Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is UTC-8.
What is the approximate total land area covered by the Spokane Metropolitan Area?
Answer: 5,641.5 square miles
The Spokane Metropolitan Area covers a total land area of approximately 5,641.5 square miles.
What is the highest elevation recorded within the Spokane Metropolitan Area?
Answer: 7,320 feet
The highest elevation recorded within the Spokane Metropolitan Area is 7,320 feet.
What does the caption 'Spokane photographed from space on the 15th expedition to the International Space Station' illustrate?
Answer: The city's appearance from orbit during a specific ISS mission.
This caption illustrates the visual appearance of Spokane as seen from orbit during the 15th expedition of the International Space Station.
Spokane, Washington, is identified as a principal city within the Spokane Metropolitan Area, with a reported population exceeding 250,000.
Answer: False
Spokane, Washington, is identified as the principal city of the Spokane MSA, but its reported population was 228,989, which does not exceed 250,000.
Spokane Valley, WA, with a population of 102,976, is listed as a significant city within the Spokane MSA.
Answer: True
Spokane Valley, WA, is listed as a significant city within the Spokane MSA with a population of 102,976.
The racial composition of the Spokane MSA in 2020 was predominantly White, with Hispanic individuals constituting a significant minority group.
Answer: True
In 2020, the Spokane MSA's racial composition was 86% White, with Hispanic individuals representing 5% of the population.
According to a 2010 report, the Catholic population within the Spokane MSA was larger than the Evangelical Protestant population.
Answer: True
A 2010 report indicated 66,202 Catholic adherents and 64,277 Evangelical Protestant adherents in the Spokane MSA.
Airway Heights and Cheney are listed as communities within the Spokane MSA with populations between 10,000 and 49,999 inhabitants.
Answer: True
Airway Heights (10,757) and Cheney (13,255) are listed as communities within the Spokane MSA with populations between 10,000 and 49,999.
Mead and Otis Orchards-East Farms are communities in the Spokane MSA with populations exceeding 10,000.
Answer: False
Mead (9,077) and Otis Orchards-East Farms (6,033) have populations below 10,000, according to the provided data.
Chewelah and Deer Park are examples of communities within the Spokane MSA having populations between 1,000 and 4,999 inhabitants.
Answer: False
Chewelah (2,644) and Deer Park (4,522) are listed with populations between 1,000 and 4,999 inhabitants. However, the flashcard indicates Chewelah is in this range, but Deer Park is listed as having 4,522 inhabitants, which is within the range. The question states they are examples of communities with populations between 1,000 and 4,999. This is true for Chewelah. Deer Park has 4,522. The flashcard lists Chewelah and Deer Park in the 1,000-4,999 range. Thus, the statement is True.
All communities within the Spokane MSA have populations greater than 1,000 inhabitants.
Answer: False
The Spokane MSA includes communities with populations of 1,000 inhabitants or fewer, such as Addy, Clayton, and Fairfield.
Amber and Colbert are mentioned as examples of unincorporated places within the Spokane MSA.
Answer: True
Amber and Colbert are listed among the unincorporated places within the Spokane MSA.
In the context of the Spokane MSA, the term 'principal city' refers to the largest unincorporated community.
Answer: False
The term 'principal city' designates the main urban centers around which an MSA is organized, not the largest unincorporated community.
In religious demographics, 'Unclaimed' likely refers to individuals who did not specify a religious affiliation.
Answer: True
Within religious demographic data, 'Unclaimed' typically denotes individuals who did not provide or whose affiliation was not categorized.
Which of the following cities is NOT listed as a significant city within the Spokane MSA in the provided text?
Answer: Boise, ID
Coeur d'Alene, ID (54,628), Post Falls, ID (38,485), and Spokane Valley, WA (102,976) are listed as significant cities within the Spokane MSA. Boise, ID, is not mentioned in this context.
What is the principal city of the Spokane Metropolitan Area mentioned in the source?
Answer: Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington, is identified as the principal city of the Spokane Metropolitan Area.
Which of the following is true regarding the racial composition of the Spokane MSA in 2020?
Answer: White individuals constituted 86% of the population.
The 2020 Census data for the Spokane MSA indicates that White individuals comprised 86% of the population.
Which of the following communities is listed as having a population between 1,000 and 4,999 inhabitants within the Spokane MSA?
Answer: Millwood
Millwood is listed with a population of 1,799, placing it within the 1,000 to 4,999 inhabitants range. Airway Heights and Cheney are in a higher bracket, and Fairwood is in the 5,000-9,999 range.
Which of the following is an example of an unincorporated place within the Spokane MSA mentioned in the source?
Answer: Colbert
Colbert is listed as an example of an unincorporated place within the Spokane MSA. Spokane Valley, Cheney, and Liberty Lake are incorporated cities.
What is the approximate population of Spokane Valley, WA, as listed in the source?
Answer: 102,976
Spokane Valley, WA, is listed with an approximate population of 102,976.
According to the 2010 religious affiliations report, which group had the largest number of adherents in the Spokane MSA?
Answer: Unclaimed
In the 2010 religious affiliations report for the Spokane MSA, the 'Unclaimed' category had the largest number of individuals (339,338).
What does the term 'principal city' denote in the context of an MSA?
Answer: The main urban center around which the MSA is organized.
A 'principal city' designates the primary urban center that forms the core of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
Which of the following communities is listed as having a population between 5,000 and 9,999 inhabitants?
Answer: Mead
Mead is listed with a population of 9,077, placing it within the 5,000 to 9,999 inhabitants range. Cheney, Liberty Lake, and Airway Heights have larger populations.
What does the term 'Unclaimed' signify in the context of religious affiliations within the Spokane MSA?
Answer: Individuals who did not specify or whose affiliation was not categorized.
In religious demographic data, 'Unclaimed' typically refers to individuals who did not specify a religious affiliation or whose affiliation could not be categorized within the provided classifications.
What is the approximate population of Coeur d'Alene, ID, as listed in the source?
Answer: 54,628
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is listed with an approximate population of 54,628.