Failure to meet a child's basic needs is

A) neglect.
B) physical abuse.
C) emotional maltreatment.
D) sexual abuse.

Neglect involves failing to meet a child's basic needs, such as providing food, clothing, shelter, supervision, medical care, and education. Physical abuse involves the use of force that causes injury or harm to a child, while emotional maltreatment involves behavior that undermines a child's emotional, psychological, or social development. Sexual abuse involves any form of sexual exploitation or molestation of a child.