How does a high level of rurality often affect a country’s Human Development Index (HDI) score?(1 point)

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High rurality often increases HDI scores because people have more land for farming.
High rurality often increases HDI scores because people have more land for farming.

High rurality often lowers HDI scores because people in rural areas have few resources.
High rurality often lowers HDI scores because people in rural areas have few resources.

High rurality often lowers HDI scores because these countries have small populations.
High rurality often lowers HDI scores because these countries have small populations.

High rurality means that there are fewer people per square mile, giving them longer, healthier lives.

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High rurality often lowers HDI scores because people in rural areas have few resources.