Dependency Theory Asserts That Developing Countries Are at an Economic

question 9

Multiple Choice

Dependency theory asserts that developing countries are at an economic disadvantage because

• A) they rely on the export of commodities instead of manufactured goods.
• B) they rely on the export of manufactured goods instead of commodities.
• C) they lack natural resources.
• D) they mismanage natural resources.

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Definitions:

Motor Speech

The process that involves the planning and execution of movements required for the production of speech.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere, usually the left, of the brain with functions linked to speech production.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located in the center of the cerebral hemisphere, which acts as a relay station for sensory information.