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How does indigenous knowledge contribute to adapting to climate change?
How does indigenous knowledge contribute to adapting to climate change?
- By promoting the use of famine as a population control method.
- By increasing the cost of traditional vegetables.
- By providing access to modern healthcare.
- By offering insights into weather patterns and seasonal indicators. (correct)
What is the primary aim of poverty reduction efforts?
What is the primary aim of poverty reduction efforts?
- To encourage reliance on external aid without addressing root causes.
- To ensure everyone has access to luxury goods and services.
- To improve the lives of people living in poverty and ensure access to basic necessities. (correct)
- To promote political instability within impoverished communities.
Which factor most significantly hinders individuals from escaping poverty, according to the provided information?
Which factor most significantly hinders individuals from escaping poverty, according to the provided information?
- Limited access to quality education. (correct)
- Excessive access to modern healthcare.
- Over-reliance on indigenous knowledge.
- Abundance of economic opportunities.
In what way can traditional farming techniques, such as trapping rainwater in holes, contribute to poverty reduction?
In what way can traditional farming techniques, such as trapping rainwater in holes, contribute to poverty reduction?
Aside from food and clothing, what is another necessity mentioned as being unavailable to those living in poverty?
Aside from food and clothing, what is another necessity mentioned as being unavailable to those living in poverty?
What role does scientific research play in supporting poverty reduction strategies focused on agriculture?
What role does scientific research play in supporting poverty reduction strategies focused on agriculture?
What is a significant consequence of political instability in Africa, as it relates to agricultural challenges?
What is a significant consequence of political instability in Africa, as it relates to agricultural challenges?
Considering the interconnectedness of challenges in Africa, how might limited access to healthcare exacerbate poverty?
Considering the interconnectedness of challenges in Africa, how might limited access to healthcare exacerbate poverty?
Which approach is most effective for breaking the cycle of poverty?
Which approach is most effective for breaking the cycle of poverty?
How do traditional vegetables contribute to improving lives in impoverished communities?
How do traditional vegetables contribute to improving lives in impoverished communities?
Flashcards
Poverty Reduction
Poverty Reduction
A global goal aimed at improving lives, ensuring access to basic needs and opportunities.
Poverty Definition
Poverty Definition
Unable to meet minimum needs for a healthy and comfortable life.
Meaning of Poverty
Meaning of Poverty
Lacking enough food, clothes, or a safe place to live; inability to attend school or get medical care.
Poverty Cause: Education
Poverty Cause: Education
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Traditional Veggies
Traditional Veggies
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Indigenous knowledge
Indigenous knowledge
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Study Notes
- Indigenous knowledge of seasonal indicators assists communities in adapting to climate change and managing resources sustainably.
- Knowledge of water conservation and growing drought-resistant crops helps minimize famine.
- Traditional vegetables are inexpensive and nutritious, boosting immunity.
- Scientific research on soil types helps in growing appropriate crops.
- Preservation of indigenous plants and seeds is useful.
Poverty Reduction
- It is a global goal to improve the lives of people in poverty.
- Aims to ensure everyone has access to basic necessities.
- Provides opportunities for a better future.
- Efforts involve reducing poverty by addressing root causes and implementing strategies to uplift individuals, families, or communities.
- Poverty is when someone cannot meet the minimum requirements to live a healthy and comfortable life.
- Poverty means not having enough food, clothes, or a safe place to live.
- It can also mean not being able to attend school and receive medical care.
NIB: Poverty line
- The poverty line for wealth has challenges.
Agricultural challenges
- The majority of Africa wealth factors are limited.
- Unpredictable weather patterns decrease productivity.
- Political instability disrupts economic growth and diverts populations.
- Limited access to wealth leads to poverty.
Causes of Poverty
- Limited access to quality education hinders individuals' ability to acquire the necessary knowledge for better jobs and economic opportunities.
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