Question

poverty is randomly distributed throughout the population of the united states. select one: true false which of the following is a true statement about education and literacy around the world? a. it is estimated that less than 450 million youth and adults lack basic reading and writing skills b. people around the world have lower levels of education than in the past c. countries with medium - human development index have 12 mean years of schooling d. the lowest literacy rates worldwide are found in sub - saharan african and south and west asia

Explanation:

Poverty in the United States is not randomly distributed. It is more prevalent among certain groups such as racial minorities (e.g., African - Americans and Hispanics), single - parent households (especially female - headed), and those with lower levels of education.

For the education and literacy question:

• Option a: The actual number of youth and adults lacking basic reading and writing skills is much higher (over 700 million according to UNESCO estimates).
• Option b: People around the world generally have higher levels of education than in the past due to increased access to schooling.
• Option c: Countries with a medium - Human Development Index have an average of about 8 - 9 years of schooling, not 12.
• Option d: Sub - Saharan Africa and South and West Asia do have some of the lowest literacy rates in the world due to factors like poverty, limited access to education, and gender inequality in education.

Answer:

False
d. The lowest literacy rates worldwide are found in sub - Saharan African and South and West Asia.