Which of the following describes the distribution of Christianity?(1 point)
Responses
Approximately 50 percent of its population lives in North America and the Middle East.
Approximately 50 percent of its population lives in North America and the Middle East.
Approximately 25 percent of its population lives in Europe, South America, and Africa.
Approximately 25 percent of its population lives in Europe, South America, and Africa.
Over 90 percent of its population lives in Asia.
Over 90 percent of its population lives in Asia.
Approximately 60 percent of its population lives in Asia and 40 percent lives in the Middle East.
None of the options accurately describe the distribution of Christianity.
The correct answer is: Approximately 25 percent of its population lives in Europe, South America, and Africa.
The correct response is:
Approximately 25 percent of its population lives in Europe, South America, and Africa.
To determine the correct answer, you can analyze each statement and eliminate the ones that do not accurately describe the distribution of Christianity.
The first statement states that approximately 50 percent of the population lives in North America and the Middle East. However, this contradicts the fourth statement, which states that 40 percent of the population lives in the Middle East. Since both statements cannot be true simultaneously, we can eliminate this option.
The second statement suggests that approximately 25 percent of the population lives in Europe, South America, and Africa. Since there are no conflicts with this statement, we can consider it as a potential correct answer.
The third statement claims that over 90 percent of the population lives in Asia. However, this contradicts all other statements that mention different regions. Therefore, we can eliminate this option.
Finally, the fourth statement states that approximately 60 percent of the population lives in Asia and 40 percent lives in the Middle East. This also contradicts other statements, so we can conclude that it is incorrect.
Based on the process of elimination, we can conclude that the second statement, which states that approximately 25 percent of the population lives in Europe, South America, and Africa, is the correct description of the distribution of Christianity.