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Over the past 80 years, some countries in Southwest Asia have become very wealthy. Other countries have remained fairly poor. What is the main reason for this difference in economic development? A. the distribution of oil B. changes in population density C. the distribution of water D. changes in political systems

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The main reason why some Southwest Asian countries have become wealthy in the last 100 years, while their neighboring countries have not is because of two very important resources: oil and water.

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