The Official Definition of Poverty Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

The official definition of poverty is

• A) exactly the 12 percent of U.S. residents with the lowest incomes.
• B) exactly the 20 percent of U.S. residents with the lowest incomes.
• C) an absolute measure.
• D) a relative measure.

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Definitions:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that connects the middle ear to the inner ear, facilitating the transmission of sound vibrations.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear, and vibrates when sound waves hit it, aiding in hearing.

Eighth Cranial Nerve

Also known as the vestibulocochlear nerve, it is responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Sensory Change

Alterations in the way an individual perceives sensory input, which can affect vision, hearing, taste, touch, or smell.