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What is absolute and relative poverty

 absolute poverty is lacking basic essentials for survival and relative poverty is being poor compared to the average standard of living.

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Term	Definition
What is absolute and relative poverty	absolute poverty is lacking basic essentials for survival and relative poverty is being poor compared to the average standard of living.
Why might people live in relative poverty in the UK	people may face low wages
What are some impacts of poverty in developing countries	poverty can cause poor healthcare
Which charities try to relieve poverty	charities include Oxfam
What is long‑term aid	long‑term aid tackles the root causes of poverty over time to help communities become self‑sufficient.
What is emergency relief	emergency relief is immediate help given after disasters to meet basic survival needs.
How do charities raise money	charities raise money through donations
What religious teachings relate to poverty	religions teach generosity such as Christian love your neighbour
What are examples of religious philanthropists	examples include Mother Teresa
Is it acceptable to be religious and rich	it can be acceptable if wealth is used responsibly but some argue it risks greed and inequality.
What impact does the National Lottery have in the UK	it funds arts
Why might religions condemn gambling	religions condemn gambling because it encourages greed