$01$:$10$:$19$

Time Remaining

$7$

Multiple Choice

$2$ points

Core Nations

The United States, Japan, Germany, France, Canada, and the United Kingdom possess

$q,$

peripheral; high degrees of diversification

economies characterized by $q,$

core; high degrees of diversification

peripheral; moderate wealth and diversity

core; moderate wealth and diversity

Multipl$$r Choice $2$ points

Because of their heavy reliance on fossil fuels, developed nations contribute disproportionately to the emission of greenhouse gases, which threaten the environment. For example, even though it holds only $4$ percent of the world's population, the United States is responsible for approximately $q,$ of the global energy use.

one$-$fifth

one$-$third

one$-$half

two$-$thirds

$9$

Multiple Choice

$2$ points

Global Stratification

Which of these statements related to global stratification is true?

All people in poor countries are poor.

Poor countries lack natural resources.

The majority of the world's population lives in poor countries.

Poor countries are more urban than wealthy countries.