Question

because of the region’s unequal distribution of oil, gdp per capita among southwest asian countries tends to ______.
options:

• always be low for every country
• increase at an identical rate each year
• be exactly the same everywhere
• vary widely from country to country

Explanation:

The question is about the GDP per capita among Southwest Asian countries due to unequal oil distribution. Unequal distribution implies differences, so we analyze the options:

• "always be low for every country" is incorrect as some countries with more oil can have higher GDP per capita.
• "increase at an identical rate each year" is incorrect as unequal distribution would lead to different growth rates.
• "be exactly the same everywhere" is incorrect because of the unequal oil distribution.
• "vary widely from country to country" is correct as unequal oil distribution would cause significant differences in GDP per capita among these countries.

Answer:

D. vary widely from country to country