Which of the following characteristics is generally representative of developing countries relative to developed countries?
A) a smaller percentage of the labor force in urban areas
B) a lower infant mortality rate
C) a greater availability of college education.
D) a lower rate of illiteracy

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Developing countries typically have a larger portion of their population and labor force in rural areas, engaged in agriculture or other primary sector activities, compared to developed countries where a higher percentage of the labor force is found in urban areas, working in the secondary and tertiary sectors. This urban-rural divide is a key characteristic distinguishing developing from developed nations.

Which of the Following Characteristics Is Generally Representative of Developing