Countries that are exploited for their cheap labor and raw materials by wealthy countries are referred to as ______.
A)peripheral countries
B)core countries
C)semiperipheral countries
D)modernizing countries

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Peripheral countries are exploited for their cheap labor and raw materials by wealthy countries. Core countries are those that dominate and exploit peripheral countries, while semiperipheral countries have characteristics of both peripheral and core countries. Modernizing countries are those that are in the process of economic development and modernization.

Countries That Are Exploited for Their Cheap Labor and Raw