Which of the Following Is True of Poverty Areas

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of poverty areas?

• A)A declining proportion of Americans reside in poverty areas.
• B)A poverty area is one in which 10% or more households are impoverished.
• C)Poverty areas can be rural, suburban, or urban.
• D)Male-headed households are more likely than other family types to live in poverty areas.

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