Question

map of countries with proven oil reserves (in millions of barrels) 2017 - 02.04. which of the following trends is supported by the map? ○ countries in the southern hemisphere tend to have more oil reserves ○ oil is unequally distributed across world regions ○ all countries in the americas will need to import oil ○ countries in africa have no oil reserves

Explanation:

1. Analyze "Countries in the southern hemisphere tend to have more oil reserves": Southern hemisphere countries (e.g., Australia, parts of South America, Africa) have varied colors (low to moderate reserves), while northern hemisphere has regions with high reserves (e.g., Middle East, Russia, North America). So this is false.
2. Analyze "Oil is unequally distributed across world regions": The map shows different colors (reserve levels) across regions (e.g., Middle East has dark colors (high reserves), some African countries light, others moderate; Americas have mixed). This shows unequal distribution.
3. Analyze "All countries in the Americas will need to import oil": Countries like USA (orange), Canada (brown), Venezuela (black) have significant reserves, so they may not need to import. False.
4. Analyze "Countries in Africa have no oil reserves": Some African countries have orange, yellow, etc. (indicating reserves). False.

Answer:

B. Oil is unequally distributed across world regions