Because it lies at the crossroads of four tectonic plates, mexico’s central plateau a. is too geographically unstable to support a large population. b. is frequently hit by tropical storms and hurricanes. c. is the site of frequent earthquake and volcanic activity. d. is a poor area for farms and ranches.

Which barrier to economic development is shown in the following examples? i. the high rate of hiv infection in underdeveloped nations ii. the use of children as soldiers in uganda’s army in the early 2000s iii. low literacy rates in underdeveloped nations with limited exposure to adequate education a. foreign debt b. political instability c. widespread disease d. low levels of social welfare