Question

Which of the following statements about the economies of the Pacific Islands is false?
A.
Tourism is an important part of the economies of the Pacific Islands.
B.
Each Pacific Island economy centers around the production of wool products.
C.
Some island countries receive aid from wealthier nations.
D.
Most Pacific Island countries import large quantities of raw materials in order to export finished products.

Answer 1

B

Wool production is not the economic center of Pacific Island nations. Their economies rely more on tourism, fishing, agriculture (copra, taro, tropical fruit), remittances and some exports of raw products; many also receive foreign aid.