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Poverty 101 - 2021 data

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Religious Studies

7th Grade

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Poverty 101 - 2021 data
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to poverty rates in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic?

They rose

They fell

They stayed about the same

Answer explanation

Poverty increased in 2020 due to the pandemic, but the December 2020 COVID-19 economic relief package contributed to a 4.2 percentage point reduction in monthly poverty (13 million individuals) in January 2021. However, without ongoing economic support, the Urban Institute projected a rise in poverty as the pandemic continues unless more economic relief is provided.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the U.S., if you are a family of four and make less than ______/year, then you are considered "poor" by the federal government. This number is called the "poverty line."

$26,500

$18,000

$50,000

$45,300

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can a family be above the official "poverty line" (aka make more than $26,500 as a family of four) and still have great challenges in paying for food, shelter and health care?

Yes, that's definitely posisble

No, if you make more than the "poverty line," you should have enough to meet basic needs

Answer explanation

Te cost of living can be much higher than the official poverty line. For instance, if your income is $26,500 or above for a family of four you are not considered to be living poverty by the U.S. Federal Government. However, the average cost of living for a family of four in Philadelphia, PA is $92,163, and the average cost of living for a family of four is between $70,000 to $90,000 for most major cities in the U.S. (https://cnb.cx/3ldLLsP) Even the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines for housing assistance in Philadelphia indicate that an income of $64,900 is “low income.” (https://bit. ly/3ibQOrx)

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Two-thirds of the world’s poor are...

Women

Over 50

Children

Men

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to 2018 US Census Data, the highest poverty rate by race is found among...

Native Americans

Whites

Asians

Hispanic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As of 2020, the percentage of people in Massachusetts who live below the poverty line is...

23%

2.5%

9.4%

18%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As of Jan 1 2022, the minimum wage in Massachusetts is...

$14.25

$16

$8.25

$12.50

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