Based on the map, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn about the economies of the US and Western Europe?

The US and Western Europe are strong because they have high GDPs.
The US and Western Europe are weak because they have low GDPs.
The US and Western Europe are strong because they have low GDPs.
The US and Western Europe are weak because they have high GDPs.

The correct answer is A) The US and Western Europe are strong because they have high GDPs.

Explanation:

The United States and Western Europe have among the highest GDPs in the world.  GDP stands for gross domestic product, which basically is a measure of the economic activity that took place in a country.

The higher the GDP of a country, the more economic activity took place in the country and hence, generally, such countries are richer and more developed.

We can see other countries on the map, that far a lower GDP and hence, are not that powerful and do not have a strong influence on the world.

A) The US and Western Europe are strong because they have high GDPs.

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