Countries with Large Land Areas Are Generally Less Dependent on Trade

question 19

Multiple Choice

Countries with large land areas are generally less dependent on trade than countries with small land areas because of ________.

• A)highly restricted economic scales
• B)self-sufficiency with natural resources
• C)higher transportation costs related to foreign trade
• D)the development of unique products that have a limited demand

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Definitions:

Difference Principle

A theory proposed by philosopher John Rawls suggesting social and economic inequalities should be arranged so they benefit the least advantaged members of society.

Primary Goods

Fundamental resources or conditions considered necessary for leading a good life, such as rights, liberties, income, and the bases of self-respect.

Distributed Equally

The fair and equitable allocation of resources, opportunities, or rights among all members of a society or group.

Basic Principle

A fundamental idea or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.