"The Functions of Poverty" helps us to understand which one of the following ideas?
a. Poverty is a drain on society.
b. Poverty contributes to the stability of the overall system.
c. Poverty strains the overall economic system.
d. Poverty serves no purpose for society.
b
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Sunbelt cities define the later phase of urbanization in the United States. Which of the following best describes these cities?
A. efficient public transportation networks B. high population densities C. heavily centralized D. decentralized and spread out
Bradbury County has about 100,000 residents spread across dozens of small communities. The county seat, Phillipsburg, is the largest city in the county with 18,000 residents. Many of the people who live in Bradbury County work in the neighboring county, which includes Philadelphia. According to the definitions in the text:
a. Bradbury County is nonmetropolitan. b. Bradbury County is metropolitan. c. Bradbury County is nonmetropolitan, but Phillipsburg is metropolitan. d. Bradbury County is metropolitan, but Phillipsburg is nonmetropolitan.
SAGE News Clips: Somali Refugees in the United StatesClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 238 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Somali refugees are changing the population of Lewiston, Maine. Which of the following is a push factor causing them to emigrate?
A. persecution in their home country B. economic opportunities in Maine C. prejudice against Africans in the United States D. a welcoming social environment in Maine
Planning for a wedding, studying for an exam, or having an argument with your partner is an example of what type of stress?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.