Which of the Following Is True of the Maldistribution of Wealth

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the maldistribution of wealth in the world?

• A)The living standards in the wealthiest countries are about five to six times greater than in the world's poorest countries.
• B)Most of the world's resources and goods are consumed by Eastern Europe.
• C)Most of the world's resources and goods are consumed by Asia.
• D)The United States alone, home to 5% of the world's population, burns about a quarter of the globe's coal, oil, and natural gas.

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