Mary is a real estate agent who makes $100,000 a year. The economy takes a downturn and she loses her job, then her home, and her vehicle. She becomes homeless. Which of these explains Mary's situation?
A. upward mobility
B. relative poverty
C. intergenerational mobility
D. downward mobility
Answer: D
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