Which of the following options represents the most accurate investigation into how access to oil impacts the actions of countries in Southwest Asia? (1 point)

Question

Oil has led to some cooperation between countries in Southwest Asia but has also played a role in conflicts that have erupted in the region.

Countries in Southwest Asia all have resource-sharing agreements so that they can gain mutual benefit from the oil reserves in the region.

Conflicts in Southwest Asia are usually caused by outside countries invading to take control of oil in the region.

There has been constant warfare in Southwest Asia between countries trying to gain access to their neighbors' oil reserves

Answer 1

The option that represents the most accurate investigation into how access to oil impacts the actions of countries in Southwest Asia is:

Oil has led to some cooperation between countries in Southwest Asia but has also played a role in conflicts that have erupted in the region.

This statement acknowledges the dual role of oil in the region—both as a source of cooperation and as a catalyst for conflict—reflecting the complex dynamics of resource-rich areas.