Which of the following statements is true regarding children living in poverty?
A. Ten percent of children in the United States live in poverty.
B. There's little long-term impact of poverty on children.
C. You're more likely to be a child living in poverty if you're American Indian or African American.
D. Children living in poverty tend to have more sensitive teachers and higher-quality instruction than children who live in households with higher incomes.
Answer: C. You're more likely to be a child living in poverty if you're American Indian or African American.
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