Vocabulary Practice: The Developing World (1)

..... is a big problem in developing countries. There is a lack of food and a diet that doesn't contain enough essential vitamins and minerals for good health.

When people are extremely hungry, and they haven't eaten for days, they are ......

..... conditions are unhealthy and dirty situations. This is a problem in developing countries.

A ..... of clean running water, a shortage of clean water, is another problem that people in developing countries have to deal with.

..... occur when there is a lack of rain and moisture. Plants and crops can't grow without rain, and this condition causes agricultural problems and hunger.

When people live in unclean conditions, they are more ..... to diseases. They are vulnerable to illnesses and bacterial infections.

Many ..... efforts are made in developing countries when people and groups are devoted to promoting human well-being.

Many children are left parentless in developing countries, and they often end up in ....., which are public organizations that care for children who don't have parents.

Many people live in poor and unhealthy ..... in developing countries.

People often live in a state of ..... in developing countries. They earn less than what is necessary to afford the minimum food and shelter.