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

Explanation:

Question 1

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Settlements are general human - made places of living, 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 (e.g., people commute to the city for work, share services).
• Option C: Villages are rural settlements, not necessarily tied to a city's social - economic system.
• Option D: Cities are the main urban centers, not the surrounding areas.

When assessing the official poverty level in the US (a common context), the official measure mainly considers cash income. Medical benefits, housing assistance, and food stamps are non - cash benefits and are not included in the official poverty level calculation.

Answer:

B) suburbs.

Question 2