Because of its major oil deposits, which South American country was a founding member in 1960 of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the only South American country in OPEC at that time?
AColombia
BEcuador
CBrazil
DVenezuela
Correct Option: 4
Explanation:
Venezuela
Ecuador joined OPEC in 1971; it suspended its membership in December 1992, but rejoined in October 2007. Neither Brazil, despite its large oil fields, nor Colombia is a member.