Most Caribbean countries remain producers of primary products mainly because: A. They possess few mineral resources.
B. Their labor forces are largely unskilled.
C. They lack the means to process their resources.
D. They have large expanses of agricultural land.
The correct answer is C. They lack the means to process their resources.
Explanation: Many Caribbean countries focus on primary products because they do not have the necessary infrastructure, technology, or investment to process raw materials into finished goods. This limitation restricts their economic development and ability to move beyond producing primary products.