Which of the following statements about the patterns of intergenerational mobility is true?
A. There is consistent migration from urban to rural areas when upward intergenerational mobility occurs.
B. There is less chance for intergenerational mobility in the United States than in some Scandinavian countries.
C. Immigration does not play a significant part in intergenerational mobility.
D. All of the answers are correct.
Answer: B
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