Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of How

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of how a state's geography can affect its politics?

• A)Florida's sunshine and beaches allow it to rely heavily on the sales tax.
• B)The politics of Tennessee is divided according to the eastern mountains,the middle farming belt,and the Mississippi River.
• C)A century ago,the fertile prairies of Illinois created an economy based heavily on farming.
• D)South Carolina's resentment of federal intervention during the Civil War led it to become a magnet for foreign automobile plants in the 1990s.

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Definitions:

Underdeveloped Country

A nation with a lower living standard, undeveloped industrial base, and low Human Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries.

Adult Population

The adult population refers to the segment of a nation's population that is aged 18 years and over, considered legally capable of entering into contracts and being counted for employment and other demographic statistics.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, a measure of the economic performance of a country, calculated as the total value of all goods and services produced within its borders in a specific time period.

Labor Productivity Growth

The increase in the amount of goods and services produced by one unit of labor, often measured over a specific period.