Author Question: Why have fewer middle class retirees chosen the Coastal South as a retirement destination in recent ... (Read 65 times)

armygirl · **on:** Aug 7, 2018

Why have fewer middle class retirees chosen the Coastal South as a retirement destination in recent decades?

A) Hurricanes have increased due to global climate change, increasing the danger to many residents with limited mobility.
B) Crime rates have risen, so that many retirees no longer feel safe.
C) Land prices in some parts of the region have risen so much that many retirees can no longer afford to buy a home near the coast.
D) The standard of living and recreation options in other parts of the country have risen to a point where the Coastal South is not as desirable.

Question 2

What element of the tourism and recreation industry has increased tenfold over the last fifteen years, bringing increased revenue to cities in the Coastal South such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa?

A) The cruise ship industry
B) Spring break tourism
C) Surfing competitions
D) Theme parks