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Societal Issues and Social Problems Quiz

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What is the primary characteristic of a societal issue?

It has no public disagreement on its nature or causes
It positively affects the personal lives of individuals
It negatively affects large groups within a society (correct)
It always has an easy solution

What defines poverty?

Not having enough basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter (correct)
Living a life of luxury and abundance
Being completely satisfied with one's standard of living
Having excessive money and resources

What is considered a key measure of the health of the economy?

Global food crisis
Unemployment rate (correct)
Poverty rate
Climate change severity

Which term refers to the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or others?

Violence (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is climate change defined based on the text?

A change in global or regional climate patterns (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of overpopulation as defined in the text?

A situation where humans exceed the Earth's ability to support them (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is bullying defined in the text?

The behavior of a person who hurts or frightens someone smaller or less powerful (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does forced migration result from according to the text?

Natural disasters, wars, or conflicts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the state where human population exceeds the Earth's carrying capacity?

Overpopulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of bullying according to the text?

To establish power over those who are smaller or less powerful (B) Signup and view all the answers

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