Absolute poverty is ________
a. most common in large nations such as the United States.
b. the same as relative poverty.
c. life threatening.
d. found only in the poorest nations.
Answer: c
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As the United States developed through the middle of the 1800's
A) Most industries were located in the Northeast, while the South remained rural and agricultural. B) The Northeast lagged behind the South, which had more industries. C) Industry and agriculture were fairly evenly distributed around the country. D) The Northeast was more rural and agricultural than the South.
In fields of study in college today, we find__________
A) proportional representation of males and females in most areas B) females outnumbering males in the sciences C) males significantly outnumbering females in engineering and physical sciences D) females outnumbering males in computer and informational sciences
What has research found about social aggression in girls?
A. It is often physical. B. It includes spreading rumors. C. It happens very infrequently. D. It has decreased in the last five years. E. It tends to end by the time girls are in high school.
In all societies, kinship plays a part in social stratification because ________
a. children determine their own social position based on their personal talents and efforts. b. parents pass their social position on to their children. c. children usually end up with a social position higher than that of their parents. d. all children begin life with about the same social standing.