Which statement characterizes developing countries? 

A)  they include the United States, Canada, Japan, and the former Soviet Union 
B)  they have high average GNPs per person 
C)  they make up about one-tenth of the world's population 
D)  they use about 12% of the world's resources

Developing Countries

Nations with a lower level of industrialization, lower standard of living, and lower Human Development Index than developed countries.

Former Soviet Union

Refers to the federation of socialist republics that existed from 1922 to 1991, comprising Russia and other neighboring countries.

GNPs

Gross National Products; the total market value of all the final goods and services produced in a country in a given year, plus the net income from foreign investments.