Poverty

What is the definition of poverty?

• Owning minimal assets

• Being unemployed

• Having no money

• Lack of access to basic necessities

Which region has the highest rate of extreme poverty?

• Southeast Asia

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Western Europe

• North America

What is the main cause of poverty in many developing countries?

• Lack of education

• Excessive government regulation

• High taxes

• Lack of natural resources

_ is a severe shortage of food leading to hunger and malnutrition?

• Famine

• Obesity

• Gluttony

• Overconsumption

Which factor is a significant barrier to escaping poverty for many individuals?

• Social support

• Geographic location

• High income

• Age

Which type of poverty is characterized by a lack of access to clean water, sanitation, and adequate housing?

• Urban poverty

• Rural poverty

• Absolute poverty

• Relative poverty

What is the term for the working poor who have jobs but still live in poverty due to low wages?

• Unemployed

• Homeless

• Retired

• Underemployed

How many people do not have access to safely managed drinking water?

• 2.2 billion

• 2 billion

• 821 million

• 1.6 billion

How many people suffer from malnutrition (not having enough healthy food to eat)?

• 2.2 billion

• 2 billion

• 821 million

• 1.6 billion

What is not the cause of poverty?

• Lack of Education

• Unemployment

• Lack of government support

• Malnutrition