Question
Mongolia has a population of 3 million people and the 144th largest economy in the world. China has a population of 1.3 billion people and is the 4th largest economy. Which statement best describes why these two nations are so different?
A.
Mongolia's economy is controlled by Russia and India.
B.
The climate regions of China make living there difficult.
C.
Mongolia's desert climate cannot support a large population and economy.
D.
China's economy benefits from its location near the mountains.
A.
Mongolia's economy is controlled by Russia and India.
B.
The climate regions of China make living there difficult.
C.
Mongolia's desert climate cannot support a large population and economy.
D.
China's economy benefits from its location near the mountains.
Answers
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C. Mongolia's desert climate cannot support a large population and economy.
This statement best describes why Mongolia and China are so different in terms of population and economic size. Mongolia's harsh desert climate limits agricultural output and economic development, resulting in a smaller population and economy compared to China, which has a much more varied climate that supports a larger population and more diverse economic activities.
This statement best describes why Mongolia and China are so different in terms of population and economic size. Mongolia's harsh desert climate limits agricultural output and economic development, resulting in a smaller population and economy compared to China, which has a much more varied climate that supports a larger population and more diverse economic activities.