Which of the Following Statements About the Third World Is

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Third World is true?

• A) Except for Latin America, most Third World citizens live in urban areas.
• B) The culture, politics, and geography of the Third World countries are very similar.
• C) Third World economies are largely dependent on manufacturing industries.
• D) The Third World is made up of non-communist developing countries.
• E) About 80 percent of the population of the Third World countries live in China and India.

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Definitions:

Desert-like Environment

Areas characterized by dry conditions, sparse vegetation, and high temperatures, resembling a desert ecosystem.

Wind-blown Sands

Sands transported and deposited by the wind, often forming dunes in deserts and coastal regions.

Oldest Unit

In geology, this refers to the earliest-formed rock or stratum in a sequence, indicating the beginning of the geological history of an area.

Bedrock

The solid rock layer beneath the surface soil and loose materials, forming the foundation for the Earth's surface landscapes.