Question

After investigating some examples of natural resource development, what can you conclude about the social, political, and environmental consequences?(1 point)

Responses

The development and use of natural resources on a large scale always led to war and political or social oppression.
The development and use of natural resources on a large scale always led to war and political or social oppression.

The development and use of natural resources drives a country’s economy and therefore has mostly good consequences for the people there.
The development and use of natural resources drives a country’s economy and therefore has mostly good consequences for the people there.

The development and use of natural resources can have many positive and negative consequences for a country.
The development and use of natural resources can have many positive and negative consequences for a country.

The development and use of natural resources has mostly negative consequences for a country.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The development and use of natural resources can have both positive and negative consequences for a country, depending on how it is managed and the specific context. This can include economic growth, job creation, and increased infrastructure development, but also environmental degradation, social inequality, and political conflicts. It is essential to carefully consider and weigh these various consequences when planning and implementing natural resource development projects.