According to the Census Bureau

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to the Census Bureau,

• A)a greater percentage of families are below the poverty level now than in 1960
• B)a smaller percentage of families are below the poverty level now than in 1960
• C)the same percentage of families are below the poverty level now as in 1960
• D)the percentage of families below the poverty level has fallen dramatically since 1970
• E)30 percent of families are below the poverty level

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Definitions:

Variable-Rate Theories

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Unstable atoms or molecules that can damage cells, contributing to aging and various diseases, caused by environmental factors and normal metabolic processes.

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