In 2010, the world's top gold producing countries were, in order
A) South Africa, United States, China, Australia and Russia
B) China, Australia, South Africa, United States and Russia
C) Russia, India, China, United States, Brazil
D) India, Brazil, China, United States and Canada
E) Brazil, United States, China, Canada and Australia

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the World Gold Council, the top five gold producing countries in 2010 were China (341 tons), Australia (250 tons), South Africa (190 tons), the United States (190 tons), and Russia (185 tons). Therefore, option B is the correct order.

In 2010, the World's Top Gold Producing Countries Were, in Order