Poverty Types and Definitions

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What is the definition of extreme poverty?

  • When families can afford their basic needs
  • When families have a household income below a given proportion of national income
  • When families cannot get their basic needs for survival (correct)
  • When families have a moderate income

What is the characteristic of moderate poverty?

  • Families have a high income above the national average
  • Families just meet their basic needs (correct)
  • Families cannot afford their basic needs
  • Families have a household income above a given proportion of national income

What is the definition of relative poverty?

  • When families have a high income above the national average
  • When household income is below a given proportion of national income (correct)
  • When families just meet their basic needs
  • When families cannot afford their basic needs

What is the primary difference between extreme poverty and moderate poverty?

<p>The ability to meet basic needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common factor among extreme poverty, moderate poverty, and relative poverty?

<p>Insufficient resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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