P2U1 01Poverty Reduction

P2U1 01Poverty Reduction

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Geography

11th Grade

Hard

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Van Zyl

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the World Bank's definition of extreme poverty?

Back

Living on less than $1.90 per day.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many people have moved out of extreme poverty in the past 20 years?

Back

About 1 billion people, especially in Asia and Latin America.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country is noted for making huge progress in poverty reduction?

Back

China, with around 500 million people escaping extreme poverty.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the key challenges for poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Back

Bad governance, conflict, and geographic challenges.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What defines the new global middle class (NGMC)?

Back

People earning between $10 and $100 a day.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the consumption patterns of the NGMC?

Back

Increased spending on consumer products like electronics, cars, clothing, and mobile phones, and more varied and expensive foods.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the environmental impact of the growing middle class?

Back

Increased waste, higher energy consumption, and more land needed for cattle farming.

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