Understanding Global Poverty

What is the definition of global poverty?

• Global poverty is the state of having access to unlimited resources.

• Global poverty refers to living on more than $5 a day with basic needs met.

• Global poverty is defined as the absence of any form of income or wealth.

• Global poverty is the condition of living on less than $1.90 a day, lacking sufficient resources to meet basic needs.

How many people worldwide live on less than $1.90 a day?

• 300 million

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 689 million

Which continent has the highest rate of extreme poverty?

• Asia

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Europe

• North America

What are some common causes of global poverty?

• Abundance of natural resources

• Common causes of global poverty include economic instability, lack of education, inadequate healthcare, political corruption, and environmental issues.

• High levels of employment

• Universal access to technology

How does education impact poverty levels?

• Education only benefits the wealthy.

• Education reduces poverty levels by improving employability and increasing income potential.

• Education has no effect on poverty levels.

• Higher education increases poverty rates.

What role does healthcare play in alleviating poverty?

• Healthcare has no impact on productivity or economic stability.

• Healthcare improves health, productivity, and economic stability, which helps alleviate poverty.

• Healthcare increases poverty levels by diverting funds from essential services.

• Healthcare only benefits the wealthy, leaving the poor unaffected.

What is the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal related to poverty?

• Goal 4: Quality Education

• Goal 2: Zero Hunger

• Goal 1: No Poverty

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

How can microfinance help reduce poverty?

• Microfinance increases poverty by creating debt traps for individuals.

• Microfinance helps reduce poverty by providing access to financial resources that empower individuals to start businesses and improve their economic situation.

• Microfinance provides free money to everyone without any conditions.

• Microfinance only benefits large corporations and not the poor.

What is the difference between absolute and relative poverty?

• Relative poverty means having no access to education.

• Absolute poverty is only about income levels.

• Absolute poverty is a lack of basic necessities, while relative poverty is a lack of resources compared to others in society.

• Absolute poverty is a temporary state of being.

How does climate change affect global poverty?

• Climate change increases global poverty by worsening natural disasters, food insecurity, and resource scarcity.

• Climate change reduces global poverty by increasing job opportunities.

• Climate change has no impact on global poverty levels.

• Climate change improves food security and resource availability.