Poverty in NC

What does the term "poverty" mean?

• The state of being extremely wealthy

• The state of being extremely poor, lacking the basic necessities of life

• A type of government system

• A large outbreak of disease

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of "federal"?

• Related to local government

• Related to the central government of a country, especially the United States

• A type of economic disadvantage

• A barrier to progress

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What are "barriers" in the context of progress?

• Tools that help achieve goals

• Obstacles or hindrances that make it difficult to achieve something or progress

• A type of government policy

• A form of economic advantage

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which term describes a government system related to the central authority?

• Poverty

• Federal

• Pandemic

• Barriers

The connection between the claim and its evidence is the (a)   .

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which situation describes being "disadvantaged"?

• Having access to all necessary resources

• Facing economic hardships

• Living in a wealthy neighborhood

• Receiving a scholarship

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is a common effect of "poverty"?

• Increased access to luxury goods

• Lack of basic necessities like food and shelter

• High levels of education

• Abundance of job opportunities

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What impact does poverty have on children according to the passage?

• It makes them healthier

• It has no effect

• It can affect them for their whole lives

• It makes them more intelligent

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

According to the text, what is one way poverty can affect children?

• Poverty can make it harder for kids to do well in school and stay healthy.

• Poverty can make it easier for kids to do well in school and stay healthy.

• Poverty has no impact on children's education or health.

• Poverty only affects children when they grow up.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

A (a)   is a statement that can be supported by evidence.