According to the Textbook, Why Do Definitions Matter When It

question 105

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, why do definitions matter when it comes to discussing poverty?

• A) because social policies and programs refer to specific definitions to set up criteria for inclusion and exclusion
• B) because people need to know how to categorize themselves so they are motivated to work harder
• C) because people feel more secure when they know they belong to an identifiable group
• D) because people need to be able to compare themselves to others so they understand their position

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Definitions:

Ground Tissue System

All tissues in the plant body other than the dermal tissue system and vascular tissue system; consists of parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma

Vascular Tissue System

The tissues specialized for translocation of materials throughout the plant body (i.e., the xylem and phloem).

Dermal Tissue System

The tissue that forms the outer covering over a plant; the epidermis or periderm.

Sclerenchyma Tissue

A type of plant tissue characterized by thick, lignified cell walls that provides support and strength to the plant structure.