Poverty

Poverty occurs when a family's total income cannot ______ that family's basic needs.

• support

• ignore

• increase

• reduce

People who live below, at, or even near the poverty line often lack the ______ to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare.

• resources

• opportunities

• luxuries

• connections

Living in poverty affects all family members, but can have profound effects on ______ development and future prospects.

• children's

• animal's

• plant's

• machine's

Which of the following is NOT a basic need mentioned in the passage?

• Food

• Clothing

• Shelter

• Entertainment

According to the information provided, around what percentage of Americans live below the poverty line?

How many children in the U.S. live in poverty?

• 1 in 4

• 1 in 6

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 20

Is the poverty rate higher in rural areas or urban areas?

According to the information provided, which groups are at a higher risk of poverty?

• Children

• Single parents (especially single mothers)

• People with disabilities

• All of the above

Over 40% of U.S. adults say they couldn't cover a $___ emergency expense without borrowing money or selling something.

• 400

• 100

• 1000

• 250

Many people living in poverty have jobs, but wages are often too ___ to cover the cost of living.

• low

• high

• stable

• generous