What does the term "Rust Belt" refer to in U.S. geography?
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Correct answer: A region of declining industrial cities in the Northeast and Midwest
The Rust Belt refers to older industrial areas that experienced economic decline after WWII. Many factories closed or moved, leading to job losses and population decline.
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