Read this excerpt from the selection. You can conclude that Venezuela imports a lot of goods from other countries. “Imports” means to bring in from another country. It receives the most imports from the United States annually. Venezuela is dependent on the imports of food and consumer goods products, including cereal grains, which are the third most imported type of product in the country.
A. relies on imports from other countries to survive.
B. does not like to import items from the United States.
C. successfully grows most of their food on family farms.
D. needs tourists to visit the country to help the economy.
The correct answer is A. relies on imports from other countries to survive.
Explanation: The excerpt indicates that Venezuela is dependent on imports for food and consumer goods, which suggests that the country relies on these imports to meet the needs of its population and economy. This aligns with the statement in option A that highlights the country’s reliance on imports for survival.