The Impact of Poverty Quiz
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What is the main difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

  • Absolute poverty measures the poverty rate, while relative poverty measures the inequality rate.
  • Absolute poverty is the same in all countries, while relative poverty varies from one country to another.
  • Absolute poverty compares income against the amount needed to meet basic personal needs, while relative poverty measures a person's living standards compared to others in the same time and place. (correct)
  • Absolute poverty measures a person's living standards compared to others in the same time and place, while relative poverty compares income against the amount needed to meet basic personal needs.

    • What percentage of the world's population live on less than $10 per day, as of 2019?

  • One-third
  • One-half
  • Three-fourths
  • Two-thirds (correct)

    • What did the World Bank Group report in 2020 about the percentage of the poor living in conflict-affected countries?

  • More than 60%
  • More than 30%
  • More than 50%
  • More than 40% (correct)

    • How is poverty defined in terms of income level, according to the text?

    <p>In PPP dollars, 85% of people live on less than $30 per day, two-thirds live on less than $10 per day, and 10% live on less than $1.90 per day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does relative poverty measure?

    <p>A person's living standards compared to others in the same time and place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

    <p>Absolute poverty compares income against the amount needed to meet basic personal needs, while relative poverty measures a person's living standards compared to others in the same time and place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's population lived on less than $30 per day in 2019, according to the text?

    <p>85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the World Bank Group in 2020, where do more than 40% of the poor live?

    <p>Conflict-affected countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does relative poverty measure?

    <p>A person's inability to meet a minimum level of living standards compared to others in the same time and place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of absolute poverty?

    <p>Meeting basic personal needs such as food, clothing, and shelter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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