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 mineral deposits are not evenly distributed.
B.
Dense vegetation prevents mining in many areas.
C.
Religious traditions prohibit mining of land considered sacred.
D.
The knowledge of how to extract minerals is not widely known.
A.
The mineral deposits are not evenly distributed.
B.
Dense vegetation prevents mining in many areas.
C.
Religious traditions prohibit mining of land considered sacred.
D.
The knowledge of how to extract minerals is not widely known.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. The mineral deposits are not evenly distributed.
This statement best explains why some countries in Africa have higher GDPs than others despite the presence of mineral deposits. The distribution of resources varies significantly across the continent, leading to disparities in economic outputs.
This statement best explains why some countries in Africa have higher GDPs than others despite the presence of mineral deposits. The distribution of resources varies significantly across the continent, leading to disparities in economic outputs.