Which of the Following Is the Best Predictor of Underweight

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best predictor of underweight of people of in a particular country?

• A)the amount of annual precipitation
• B)the wealth or poverty of the country
• C)the country's distance from the equator
• D)the reliance on coal for heat and electricity generation

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Definitions:

Progressive Tax

A tax system in which tax rates increase as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher burden on those with higher incomes.

Tax Receipts

The revenue collected by a government from taxes, which can include income, sales, and property taxes among others.

Income

The amount of money or goods and services that one receives in return for providing labor, producing goods, or investing capital.

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals for which no good or service is provided in return, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, and social security.