Why Is Geography Alone Insufficient for Explaining Why Some Countries

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Multiple Choice

Why is geography alone insufficient for explaining why some countries remain poor?

• A)There is substantial variation in development among countries within the same region.
• B)Geography only has a negative effect on economic development for colonies; it has no effect once colonies become independent.
• C)In general,geography does not have an effect on economic development.
• D)Geography has little effect on economic growth because states are most likely to send aid to geographically disadvantaged countries.

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