Types of Poverty

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a necessity that people in poverty may lack access to?

• Food

• Shelter

• Luxury cars

• Healthcare

Open Ended

Why is it important for a society to address poverty and disadvantage among its population?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of absolute poverty?

• A family unable to afford enough food or clean drinking water.

• A person who can't afford internet access in a developed country.

• A family that becomes poor after a job loss but recovers.

• A person who earns less than the average income in a wealthy country.

Open Ended

Why is absolute poverty considered a global issue, and how might it differ in developed vs. developing countries?

Multiple Choice

Relative poverty is based on:

• International income thresholds

• Seasonal employment changes

• Social comparisons within a country

• The lack of clean water

Multiple Choice

Situational poverty is often caused by which of the following events?

• Long-term unemployment across generations

• A temporary crisis such as job loss or illness

• Living below the international poverty line

• Lack of access to internet

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic (generational) poverty?

• Occurs after a natural disaster

• Affects only urban populations

• Is passed from one generation to the next

• Results in temporary financial hardship

Multiple Choice

What is a common feature of urban poverty?

• High-quality infrastructure

• Dependence on agriculture

• Overcrowded housing and poor sanitation

• Easy access to job markets

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct example of rural poverty?

• A farming family without access to markets or irrigation.

• A person with income above the poverty line but without access to clean water.

• A household in a city with poor living standards.

• A business owner with limited healthcare access.

Multiple Choice

Multidimensional poverty includes which of the following factors?

• Age and gender only

• Access to education, health, and living standards

• Only income

• Number of children in a household

Open Ended

In your own words, summarize what poverty means and how it can affect individuals and families.