The Poverty Gap Is the

question 28

Multiple Choice

The poverty gap is the

• A)absolute number of people below the international poverty line.
• B)percentage of the population below the international poverty line.
• C)consumption (measured in dollars)necessary to bring everyone below the poverty line up to the line.
• D)percentage of a country's total consumption necessary to bring everyone in the country below the poverty line up to the line.

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Definitions:

Muscle

A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.

Torsion

The twisting of an organ or body part on its own axis, leading to potential blood flow restriction.

Tendon

A fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, facilitating movement.

Fibrous Connective Tissue

This type of tissue functions mainly for support and protection in the body, consisting largely of bundles of collagen fibers and fibroblasts.