Use This Figure for the Questions That Follow

question 30

Multiple Choice

Use this figure for the questions that follow.

-Which of the following statements about squatter settlements in Latin America is NOT true?

• A) They are unplanned.
• B) They do not have utilities.
• C) They are especially vulnerable to natural hazards.
• D) They provide adequate housing.
• E) Many urban dwellers (especially poor people) live there.

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Definitions:

Culture

A social system of meaning and custom that is developed by a group of people to describe their human experience and worldview.

High-Context Cultures

Cultures in which communication relies heavily on the context and nonverbal cues rather than solely on explicit words.

Messages

Units of communication intended to convey information, feelings, or instructions from one party to another, whether verbally or non-verbally.

Gestures

Movements of the body or limbs used to express or emphasize ideas, emotions, or instructions.