If the Less Developed World Is Called "The Third World

question 78

Multiple Choice

If the less developed world is called "The Third World," then what are "The First World" and "The Second World"?

• A) The wealthiest countries are the First World; the middle-income countries are the Second World.
• B) Capitalist, democratic countries are the First World; communist countries are the Second World.
• C) Countries of the Americas are the First World; countries of Eurasia are the Second World.
• D) The world leaders in technology comprise the First World; the world leaders in natural resources comprise the Second World.
• E) There are no First and Second Worlds; the "Third World" designation is merely an indication of the level of poverty in these less developed countries.

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