8 Questions
What is the topic of the text?
Poverty
Define poverty.
Poverty is a state of being extremely poor, lacking the resources to meet basic needs.
What is an example of a social issue related to poverty?
Food insecurity, where individuals or families do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
What is the main difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?
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.
What percentage of the world's population live on less than $30 per day in PPP dollars?
85%
Where do more than 40% of the poor live according to the World Bank Group in 2020?
Conflict-affected countries
What is a common issue faced by the poorest citizens of middle-income countries despite economic development?
They frequently do not gain an adequate share of their countries' increased wealth to leave poverty.
What are some examples of policies and programs for poverty alleviation mentioned in the text?
Electrification in rural areas and housing first policies in urban areas
Topic: Poverty Definition: Poverty refers to the condition of being extremely poor, lacking the resources to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. Example of social issue: Inequality in access to education and healthcare for people living in poverty. Quiz description: Test your knowledge on poverty and its impact on society with this quiz. Explore the definition of poverty and its related social issues.
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