An analysis of the chapter's map(s) of refugees suggests that
A) most of the world's refugees end up in the United States or the United Kingdom.
B) neighboring countries tend to absorb most refugees from war-torn areas.
C) there are seldom more than 100,000 refugees at any one time.
D) neighboring countries almost never accept refugees from war-torn areas.
E) the United States generally accepts fewer refugees than any other country.

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The map shows that neighboring countries tend to absorb most refugees from war-torn areas, such as Lebanon and Jordan taking in refugees from Syria. This is consistent with the concept of "proximity principle" in refugee migration, where geographic proximity to the source of conflict makes it easier for refugees to find safety and assistance in neighboring countries. The map does not provide any data to support options A, C, D, or E.

An Analysis of the Chapter's Map(s) of Refugees Suggests That