One likely reason that the country of Appleland is poor is that it
A)does not produce many goods and services
B)has highly educated and productive female workers
C)has a low birth rate
D)enjoys a low infant mortality rate
E)has a high literacy rate

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The passage states that Appleland is poor, which implies that it does not have a strong economy. One reason for this could be that the country does not produce many goods and services, resulting in a lack of economic growth and development. The other options (B, C, D, E) may be positive factors for a country, but they do not necessarily indicate why a country is poor.

One Likely Reason That the Country of Appleland Is Poor