Which statement best compares the United States and Mexico?(1 point)
The United States and Mexico rarely work cooperatively.
The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and
the environment.
There are more English speakers in Mexico than there are Spanish speakers in the United States.
The United States is a major supplier of crude oil to Mexico while Mexico is a major supplier of refined oil
products to the United States.
The statement "The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment." best compares the United States and Mexico.
To determine the correct answer, we can analyze each statement and evaluate its accuracy.
Statement 1: "The United States and Mexico rarely work cooperatively."
To verify this statement, we can look at historical records, agreements, and collaborations between the two countries. However, this would require extensive research beyond the scope of this discussion. While there may have been disagreements or periods of strained relations between the United States and Mexico, it is not accurate to say that they rarely work cooperatively, as they do collaborate on various issues.
Statement 2: "The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment."
This statement suggests that the United States and Mexico frequently cooperate on important matters such as migration, drug control, and the environment. To confirm this, we can look at existing agreements, joint initiatives, and cooperative efforts between the two countries, such as the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) or the Merida Initiative for drug control. Based on these collaborative measures, it is true that the United States and Mexico often work together on such issues.
Statement 3: "There are more English speakers in Mexico than there are Spanish speakers in the United States."
To assess the accuracy of this statement, we can examine language demographics in both countries. The United States has a significant Spanish-speaking population, with over 41 million people speaking Spanish at home (according to the 2019 American Community Survey). On the other hand, Mexico is predominantly Spanish-speaking. While there may be a small English-speaking community in Mexico, it is not accurate to say that there are more English speakers there compared to the Spanish-speaking population in the United States. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
Statement 4: "The United States is a major supplier of crude oil to Mexico, while Mexico is a major supplier of refined oil products to the United States."
We can evaluate the accuracy of this statement by examining data on oil trade between the United States and Mexico. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the United States is a significant exporter of crude oil and petroleum products. However, Mexico is also a major exporter of oil, primarily crude oil, to the United States. So, while the United States is indeed a major supplier of crude oil to Mexico, it is not accurate to say that Mexico is a major supplier of refined oil products to the United States. Thus, this statement is partially correct.
Based on our analysis, the statement that best compares the United States and Mexico is Statement 2: "The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment."