Which of the Following Is a Legitimate Criticism of the War

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a legitimate criticism of the War on Poverty?

• A) It did not give sufficient attention to poverty in female-headed households.
• B) It did nothing in response to the increase in poverty among the elderly.
• C) It did not accomplish any significant reduction in poverty.
• D) It primarily focused on the problem of rural poverty, with few resources directed toward ending urban poverty.

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Definitions:

Ecological Ignorance

Lack of understanding about the interconnections and interactions within ecosystems.

Poverty

A socio-economic condition characterized by the lack of basic resources and opportunities necessary for a standard living.

Environmental Degradation

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources, destruction of ecosystems, and extinction of wildlife.

Agricultural Runoff

Water from rain or irrigation that carries fertilizers, pesticides, and other substances from agricultural fields into nearby water bodies, potentially causing pollution.