​The Combination of Hunger and Poverty Is Hard for People

question 59

Multiple Choice

​The combination of hunger and poverty is hard for people to overcome in many poor countries because:

• A)there is not enough available land for them to buy to grow more food.   
• B)there are not enough markets for them to go purchase foods from.
• C)​not enough schools are available for the children to attend.
• D)hunger prevents them from working harder to improve their economic status.​
• E)​they don't have access to the medications needed to treat malnutrition. 

Appreciate the significance of genetic research findings on the number of human genes and the implications for biological complexity.

Acknowledge the importance of twin and adoption studies in distinguishing the roles of genetic and environmental influences on traits.

Understand the process and importance of genetic testing and counseling in identifying carriers of genetic traits.

Know the statistical basis and implications of heritability coefficients in determining the genetic and environmental contributions to traits.

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Definitions:

Shortage/Surplus

A state in the market where the demand for goods exceeds the supply, leading to a shortage, or where the supply surpasses demand, resulting in a surplus.

Price Floor

A government- or group-imposed limit on how low a price can be charged for a product, intended to prevent prices from dropping too low.

Shortage/Surplus

A market condition: shortage occurs when demand exceeds supply, and surplus happens when supply exceeds demand.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or resource.