Question
Large deposits of various minerals are found throughout Africa, yet some countries on the continent have higher gross domestic products (GDP) than others. Which statement best explains this fact?
A.
The knowledge of how to extract minerals is not widely known.
B.
Dense vegetation prevents mining in many areas.
C.
Religious traditions prohibit mining of land considered sacred.
D.
The mineral deposits are not evenly distributed.
A.
The knowledge of how to extract minerals is not widely known.
B.
Dense vegetation prevents mining in many areas.
C.
Religious traditions prohibit mining of land considered sacred.
D.
The mineral deposits are not evenly distributed.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
D. The mineral deposits are not evenly distributed.
This statement best explains the fact that while Africa has large deposits of various minerals, not all countries have access to those resources, leading to differing GDP levels among countries. Some countries have abundant mineral resources that contribute significantly to their economies, while others may have little or no access to such resources.
This statement best explains the fact that while Africa has large deposits of various minerals, not all countries have access to those resources, leading to differing GDP levels among countries. Some countries have abundant mineral resources that contribute significantly to their economies, while others may have little or no access to such resources.