Question

the areas surrounding a city that have close social and economic ties to that city are called
a) settlements.
b) suburbs.
c) villages.
d) cities.
question 2 (5 points)
which of the following is taken into account when assessing the official poverty level?
a) medical benefits
b) cash income
c) housing assistance
d) food stamps
question 3 (5 points)

Explanation:

Question 1

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Settlements are general human - made living areas, not specifically tied to a city's social and economic ties.
• Option B: Suburbs are the areas around a city with close social and economic connections to the city. People in suburbs often commute to the city for work, use city services, and have economic interactions with the city.
• Option C: Villages are typically rural settlements, not necessarily tied to a specific city in the described way.
• Option D: Cities are the main urban centers, not the surrounding areas.

When assessing the official poverty level in the United States (a common context for this question), the official poverty measure mainly considers cash income.

• Option A: Medical benefits are non - cash benefits and are not included in the official poverty level calculation.
• Option B: Cash income is the primary factor considered. The poverty threshold is set based on the cash income needed to meet basic needs, and a household is considered in poverty if its cash income is below this threshold.
• Option C: Housing assistance is a form of non - cash benefit and is not part of the official poverty level assessment.
• Option D: Food stamps (now called SNAP) are non - cash benefits and are not included in the official poverty level calculation.

Answer:

B) suburbs.

Question 2