Poverty (Grade 11 NSC Matric Economics): Quizzes
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How does the World Bank define poverty?
How does the World Bank define poverty?
Inability to achieve minimum living standard
Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic human need in absolute poverty?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic human need in absolute poverty?
Access to entertainment
Approximately how many people worldwide currently live in absolute poverty?
Approximately how many people worldwide currently live in absolute poverty?
1.7 billion people
What was South Africa's poverty line per household per month in 2003?
What was South Africa's poverty line per household per month in 2003?
R1100
What does relative poverty mean?
What does relative poverty mean?
Less resources than usual compared to others
Why must the poverty line income be adjusted each year?
Why must the poverty line income be adjusted each year?
Based on current inflation rate
What is the main limitation of the headcount index?
What is the main limitation of the headcount index?
Doesn't show how far below poverty line
What does the poverty gap measure?
What does the poverty gap measure?
Average distance from poverty line
Which is NOT listed as a cause of poverty?
Which is NOT listed as a cause of poverty?
Natural disasters
Which effect of poverty creates problems for future generations?
Which effect of poverty creates problems for future generations?
Continuing cycle of poverty