Explain how the automobile industry has affected Alabama's economy(1 point) a. The decline of the American automotive industry has hurt Alabama's economyWhere the automotive industry used to account for approximately one-third of Alabama's exports almost all of the factories have closed over the last few decades. b. Foreign automotive companies have created manufacturing facilities in Alabama hrough foreign direct investmentNow, the automotive industry accounts for approximately one- third of Alabama's exports. c. Several American automotive companies have created manufacturing facilities in Alabama. Now, the automotive industry accounts for approximately one-third of Alabama's exports d. The decline of the American automotive industry has hurt Alabama's economy. Where the automotive industry used to account for approximately two-thirds of Alabama's exports, approximately half of the factories have closed, and now the automotive industry accounts for only one-third of Alabama's exports

b. Foreign automotive companies have created manufacturing facilities in Alabama through foreign direct investment. Now, the automotive industry accounts for approximately one-third of Alabama's exports.