Statement I: in 2008 the Official Poverty Line for a Family

question 242

Multiple Choice

Statement I: In 2008 the official poverty line for a family of four was $22,025.
Statement II: The poverty rate in 2009 was 13.2%.

• A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
• B)Statement II is true and statement I is false.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Over-fishing

The practice of catching fish at a rate faster than they can reproduce, leading to a decline in fish populations.

Fish Population

Refers to the number of fish within a specific ecosystem or area, often considered in terms of species diversity and biomass.

Cetacean

Refers to a group of marine mammals that include whales, dolphins, and porpoises, characterized by their fully aquatic lifestyle and large brain size.

Porpoise

A small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, similar in appearance to a dolphin but with a shorter, rounded snout.