Question

If Niger is rich in mineral resources, what is the most likely reason it remains one of the world's poorest countries?

A. Environmental concerns stop it from accessing the resources.
B. It lacks the technology and know-how to use these resources,
C. The population does not allow the government to use these resources.
D. It cannot afford to hire anyone to access these resources

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

B. It lacks the technology and know-how to use these resources,

Step-by-step explanation:

Niger has one of the highest and largest uranium deposits in the world. It is one of the most mineral rich countries in the world.

But poor education coupled with a lack of technology and technical competencies bedevils this nation.

• It is not enough to have resources, a nation must able to use and crystallize value from its resources.
• Due to the poor educational infrastructure in Niger, the rate of education is low and qualified technicians are at a dearth.
• This leaves the country more resource cursed than being resource blessed.
• The country also has one of the highest birth rates in the world.