gabaloolo

one year ago

which of the following correctly describes an example of how climate affects the economy of countries in North America? (3 points)

a. Countries that have varying climates will often also have unstable economies.

b. There are not enough crops to grow in countries that do not have regular seasons.

c. Countries with harsh climates do not ave the natural resources to support the economy.

d. Tourism is an important industry in countries with tropical climates.

I think the answer is C.

I disagree. Remember there's a lot of oil in the Arctic.

There are only three countries in North America. The climate varies greatly in both Canada and the United States. Both have very strong economies. Mexico has a weaker economy, but is that due to climate? Figure it out.

is it b.?

The Caribbean islands and Central America are also part of North America.

The best answer is d.

Greenland is also considered part of North America.

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/na.htm

Yes, you're right, the Caribbean is part of North America, and so is Greenland. I mis-spoke. Central America is called that for reason, however. It's not South America, but is usually considered it's own, what, subcontinent?

But I agree, the best answer is D.

To determine the correct answer, let's analyze each option:

a. Countries that have varying climates will often also have unstable economies.
This option suggests a correlation between varying climates and unstable economies. However, it does not provide evidence or a specific example to support this claim. Without further information, we cannot accurately conclude that this statement is always true. Thus, option a can be eliminated.

b. There are not enough crops to grow in countries that do not have regular seasons.
This option suggests that countries without regular seasons lack the necessary conditions to grow crops consistently. While it is true that certain crops require specific climate conditions, this statement does not address the entire economy or the impact of climate on the entire country. Therefore, option b is not a comprehensive answer.

c. Countries with harsh climates do not have the natural resources to support the economy.
This option suggests that countries with harsh climates lack the necessary natural resources to support their economy. This statement holds some truth as countries with limited resources due to harsh climates may face economic challenges. However, this statement does not apply uniformly to all countries in North America. Some countries with harsh climates, like Canada, still have abundant natural resources. Therefore, option c is not entirely accurate for all countries in North America.

d. Tourism is an important industry in countries with tropical climates.
This option states that countries with tropical climates rely on tourism as a significant industry. This is a plausible statement, as tropical climates often attract tourists due to natural beauty, beaches, and other related factors. This option directly links climate (tropical) with an impact on the economy (tourism). Therefore, option d seems to be the most appropriate answer.

Considering the given options and the explanations provided, the correct answer appears to be d.