Social issues- poverty

Poverty is only a problem in developing countries

• True

• False

Which of the following is often a result of extreme poverty?

• Increased life expectancy

• Access to quality education

• Malnutrition and poor health

• High employment rates

Which of the following best describes "cycle of poverty"?

• The repeating pattern of poverty passed down from generation to generation

• A temporary phase of poverty that people recover from quickly

• A government program to help the poor

• A tax plan aimed at reducing poverty

People living in ____ poverty lack the basic resources to survive, such as food, clean water and shelter

What is relative poverty?

• Being poorer than the average person in a society

• Having no access to basic resources like food and water

• A temporary situation where someone loses their job

• When poverty is inherited from previous generations

What is a common challenge for people living in poverty?

• Access to multiple job offers

• Difficulty saving money for emergencies

• Free healthcare services

• Affordable housing in all areas

How does poverty affect health?

• It improves access to nutritious food

• It limits access to healthcare and increase disease risks

• It only impacts mental health, not physical health

• It does not affect health at all

Which of the following is a possible social consequence of high poverty rates?

• Increased educational attainment

• Decrease crime rates

• Higher rates of homelessness

• Higher levels of employment

What is a "poverty trap"?

• A situation where people are unable to escape poverty due to structural problems

• A program designed to keep people poor

• A government initiative to reduce taxes for low-income families

• A fiancial scheme where people get rich quickly

How is poverty related to global hunger?

• Poverty leads to better access to food

• People in poverty often struggle to afford enough food to meet basic nutritional needs

• Poverty is unrelated to hunger, as food is always affordable

• People living in poverty are usually given free food