Question

which of the following characteristics in the table best supports the claim that country a is a more developed country and that country b is a less developed country?
a population size
b land area
c infant mortality rate
d net migration rate

Explanation:

• Population size (Option A) is not a direct indicator of development status. Many less - developed countries have large populations.
• Land area (Option B) has no direct correlation with a country's development level.
• Net migration rate (Option D) can be influenced by many factors other than development, such as neighboring country relations, etc.
• Infant mortality rate (Option C) is a strong indicator of a country's development. A lower infant mortality rate (Country A: \(\frac{2.0}{1000}\)) compared to a higher one (Country B: \(\frac{110.6}{1000}\)) suggests better healthcare, nutrition, and overall living standards, which are hallmarks of a more developed country.

Answer:

C. Infant mortality rate