Which of the following helps to explain why there is only one trade route from oil reserves in northern Alaska?

Question

1.) These oil reserves are not needed
2.) The area is so inaccessible that only one route has been developed
3.) Other energy supplies are abundant in that region
4.)The United States does not have drilling rights in Alaska
5.) The United States does not wish to compete with the Soviet Union for Alaskan trade routes

Answer 1

I'll be glad to check your answer.

Answer 2

I’m guessing number 2 but I’m not sure

Answer 3

2 is right.

Doesn't your reading assignment talk about the difficulty in transporting the oil from northern Alaska?

Answer 4

No I’m doing a high school qualifying exam and that question came with an map

Answer 5

Answer is 5