Q Country A has a climate well-suited for agriculture, but few energy resources. Country B is arid but has plentiful access to oil. Which situation will benefit both countries the most?

Question

Q Country A has a climate well-suited for agriculture, but few energy resources. Country B is arid but has plentiful access to oil. Which situation will benefit both countries the most?

A.
Country A produces agricultural goods, Country B produces oil, and the countries engage in trade.

B.
Country A produces agricultural goods, Country B produces oil, and the countries do not engage in trade.

C.
Both countries produce agricultural goods and oil, and the countries do not engage in trade.

D.
Both countries produce agricultural goods and oil, and the countries engage in trade.

Answer 1

The situation that will benefit both countries the most is D. Both countries producing agricultural goods and oil, and engaging in trade. This way, Country A can trade their agricultural goods for Country B's oil, and both countries can benefit from each other's resources. This will lead to economic growth and development for both countries.