Question

Which question would best guide student research into effects of oil in Southwest Asia?

Answer 1

I think that the key word here is "effects" - the study would be into effects of oil - so not other oil-related topics.


Because of this the correct answer is

a. How does oil shape social, political, and economic conditions in southwest Asia?

here the word "shape" is a synonym to "create and influence" - so it's about the effect!