Which of the following statements is true of concentrated high-poverty neighborhoods?
A. They are neighborhoods in which signs of physical and social disorder are common.
B. They are neighborhoods in which 10% or less of the residents are poor.
C. They are neighborhoods that usually have amenities such as decent grocery stores or quality public schools.
D. They are neighborhoods that represent poverty levels experienced by most Americans.
Answer: A
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