WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the United States’ main economic interest in SW Asia?
A
Oil
B
Trade routes
C
Mineral resources
D
Agricultural products
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Money from the sale of oil and natural gas has been used to pave roads and construct modern buildings in Southwest Asia. It has also provided medical care that helps people live longer. In this chapter, you will learn how vast oil and natural gas reserves have affected Southwest Asia’s economic development.

Detailed explanation-2: -Within Southwest Asia, however, the distribution of oil is uneven. Saudi Arabia is the largest country in this region, and it also has the most oil. In fact, approximately one quarter of the world’s proven oil reserves lie under its desert sand.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oil is very important to an economy in Southwest Asia, because the land is arid and it is difficult to farm crops. OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is a large group of countries unified for the purpose of controlling the prices and production of oil in Southwest Asia.

Detailed explanation-4: -1 Answer. 46 billion barrels, or about 4%, according to the references.

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