I'm pretty sure the answer is D :)
"Nasser's decision threatened British and French stock holdings in the Company and, as the Canal afforded Western countries access to Middle Eastern oil, also threatened to cut off Europe's oil supply." according to an article.
I did my research on this question. It would be... D
Correct answer A. Its latitude, because <span> Africa is primary due proximity to equator.</span>
I am very confused? Would you mind telling me what it means so I can help