The renovation of decaying neighborhoods by higher-income newcomers, which often displaces poorer residents, is termed:

a. community revival
b. gentrification
c. reurbanization
d. urban renewal


B

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Which of these is NOT identified as a reason for population aging?

A. increase in birth rates B. medical and technological advances C. influence of birth cohorts D. improvements in life expectancy

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Across the United States, mores vary more than folkways

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The optimal time period between divorce and remarriage seems to be ________ year(s).

A. three to five B. five to six C. one D. two

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