The thousands of volcanic islands and coral atolls of the South Seas have a total population of about four million, but the paucity of natural resources does not permit such economic development that would be needed by them to support more population.


The thousands of volcanic islands and coral atolls of the South Seas have a total population of about four million, but the paucity of natural resources does not permit such economic development that would be needed by them to support more population.

A. does not permit such economic development that would be needed by them to support more population

B. does not permit economic development such as is needed for supporting a larger number

C. does not permit the economic development needed to support a larger population

D. do not permit the economic development needed to support a larger population

E. do not permit needed economic development for supporting a larger number of people


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Correct Answer: C

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