Why might there be such a large difference in the per capita GDP of these specific countries of Southwest Asia (the Middle East) and North Africa?

(1 point)
Responses

A foreign invasions
A foreign invasions

B environmental disasters
B environmental disasters

C limited waterways
C limited waterways

D access to oil fields

D access to oil fields

The large difference in per capita GDP between countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa could be due to the significant impact of access to oil fields. Countries with abundant oil resources, such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar, have a higher GDP per capita due to their ability to export oil and benefit from the revenue generated. On the other hand, countries with limited access to oil fields, such as Yemen or Jordan, may have a lower GDP per capita as they lack this valuable natural resource.