Which of the Following Statements best characterizes the South

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best characterizes the South?

• A) The South has a diverse economy based primarily on services, trade, and industry.
• B) The South has a limited economy based primarily on agriculture and the production of raw materials.
• C) The South has transitioned in the last decade from an industry-based economy to a service-based economy.
• D) The South has a singular economy based on the production of manufactured goods.

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