Some People in the U

question 13

Essay

Some people in the U.S. argue that the poverty line is too high and some argue that it is too low. Explain both arguments by highlighting the difference between absolute and relative measures of poverty.

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Monsoon

Wind that reverses direction seasonally.

Chaparral

Biome of dry shrubland in regions with hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters.

Fire-resistant

Materials or substances that are able to withstand fire or to resist burning.

Seeds

Embryonic plants enclosed in protective outer coverings, capable of developing into a new plant under the right conditions of water, oxygen, and suitable temperature.