The Third World consists of _____.
A)all communist countries
B)the nations in the Southern Hemisphere
C)all former British colonies
D)all non-English-speaking countries
E)all less-developed countries

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The term "Third World" originally referred to countries that were not aligned with either the capitalist First World or the communist Second World during the Cold War. Over time, it has come to be associated with less-developed countries, often in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, option E, which states that the Third World consists of all less-developed countries, is the best choice.

The Third World Consists of _____