Identify the characteristics of a famine.

Widespread epidemics

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Poverty

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Starvation

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Homelessness

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Solution

The correct option is C Starvation
A famine is an extreme scarcity of food. Famines are characterised by starvation and widespread epidemics. Due to starvation, people are forced to consume contaminated water or decaying food. And they lack disease resistance due to weakening from hunger.

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