Why Is Geography Alone Insufficient for Explaining Why Some Countries

Multiple Choice

Why is geography alone insufficient for explaining why some countries remain poor?

A) There is substantial variation in development among countries within the same region.
B) Geography only has a negative effect on economic development for colonies; it has no effect once colonies become independent.
C) In general,geography does not have an effect on economic development.
D) Geography has little effect on economic growth because states are most likely to send aid to geographically disadvantaged countries.