Table 20-11 Poverty Thresholds in 2011, by Size of Family and Number

question 447

Multiple Choice

Table 20-11
Poverty Thresholds in 2011, by Size of Family and Number of Related Children Under 18 Years
[Dollars] Source: U. S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Survey.
-Refer to Table 20-11. What is the poverty line for a family of eight with two children?

• A)$18,123
• B)$36,463
• C)$41,027
• D)$43,487

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Definitions:

Total Metabolic Rate

The total amount of energy expended by an organism in a given time period, encompassing all bodily functions.

Food Intake

Food intake refers to the consumption of edible substances by an organism to provide nutritional support for the body.

Energy Homeostasis

The process of balancing energy intake with energy expenditure to maintain stable energy levels in the body.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, necessary to maintain the basic functions of the body.