Which of the Following Does Not Reflect an Accurate Description

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not reflect an accurate description of the budget of a working-class family in an urban area?

• A) The main breadwinner in a family typically made less than $300 per year.
• B) Approximately 70 percent of a family's income went towards food and rent.
• C) To meet basic needs, many working-class children had to work.
• D) Most families lived close to the margin.
• E) Skyrocketing commodity prices pushed many families to the edge of starvation.

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Definitions:

Megacities

Urban areas that exceed populations of ten million people, often facing unique challenges related to infrastructure, population density, and environmental impact.

Urban Populations

The segment of a population residing in cities and towns, as opposed to rural areas.

Resources Consumption

The act of using natural resources to satisfy human needs and wants, often resulting in depletion of those resources.

Sustainable Living

Practices that reduce one’s environmental impact by living in a way that can be maintained over the long term without depleting resources or causing harm.