Rural area is defined as:

• A. Urban Center
• B. Region of Low Population Density Where People Live in Small Towns or Farms
• C. Region of High Population Density
• D. Coastal Resort Area

Answer: (B)

Rural areas are defined by low population density and dispersed settlements. The description that highlights a region of low population density where people live in small towns or farms fits this pattern, capturing the idea of spread-out living and mostly non-urban land use. In contrast, an urban center is dense and highly built-up, and a region of high population density describes the opposite of rural. A coastal resort area isn’t inherently rural, since it can be densely populated or tourist-focused regardless of whether it’s coastal. So, the description that emphasizes low density and dispersed, smaller-scale communities best matches the rural concept.