Which of the following geographic characteristics of the United States has had a positive influence on the country’s political s
tatus? Access to both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
Limited number of neighboring countries
Regional differences among the population
Country’s proximity to the Mexican border
I only
II only
I and II
I, II, and III
I, II, III, and IV
The correct answer is: [C]: "I and II" . ____________________________________________________ I. "access to both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans" ; <u><em>and</em></u>: ____________________________________________________ II. "limited number of neighboring countries" . _____________________________________________________