Question

Country A has a diversified economy, and Country B doesn't. In the event of a natural disaster, which country has an advantage and why?

Country A: It would have enough products to meet the needs of its own people.

Country B: Since it focuses on only one product, it can recover more quickly.

Country A: If a disaster ruins one product, it has others it can produce or trade.

Country B: There is more risk if the country is producing a variety of products.

Answer 1

A "diverse economy" means that the country generates it income from several different sources.

Answer 2

Hi there!

I am also taking the Unit Exam in civics, FLVS.

I think the answer is C.

Country A has a diversified economy, and Country B doesn't. In the event of a natural disaster, which country has an advantage and why?

Country A: It would have enough products to meet the needs of its own people.

Country B: Since it focuses on only one product, it can recover more quickly.

Country A: If a disaster ruins one product, it has others it can produce or trade.<--- My answer

Country B: There is more risk if the country is producing a variety of products.

Have a good one!

~Real