Question

The map shows the world’s gross domestic product.

A map of the world is shown to display the Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Africa has the lowest G D P level, and the U S and China have the highest gross domestic product.

Based on the map, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn about the economies of the US and Western Europe?

The US and Western Europe are strong because they have high GDPs.
The US and Western Europe are weak because they have low GDPs.
The US and Western Europe are strong because they have low GDPs.
The US and Western Europe are weak because they have high GDPs.

Answer 1

The US and Western Europe are strong because they have high GDPs.

Reason: GDP indicates the size/strength of an economy — the map shows high GDP in the US and Western Europe, so they are economically strong.