What Are Some of the Common Consequences to a Child

question 99

Multiple Choice

What are some of the common consequences to a child whose mother smoked while pregnant?

• A)increased birth weight and lethargy
• B)lower birth weight and premature birth
• C)severe hearing loss and heart defects
• D)severely deformed limbs and muscle spasms

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Definitions:

Incomes

Earnings received by individuals or entities for their labor, investments, or participation in business activities, often measured on a regular basis like monthly or yearly.

Minimum-Wage Laws

Legislation that sets the lowest hourly wage rate that an employer can legally pay to workers, aiming to ensure a minimum standard of living for employees.

Surplus Of Labor

The situation where the supply of labor exceeds the demand for it, often leading to unemployment or underemployment.

Price Controls

Government-imposed limits on the prices that can be charged for goods and services in the market, typically including price ceilings and price floors.