Question

After investigating some

examples of natural resource
development, what can you
conclude about the social,
political, and environmental
consequences? (1 point)
The development and
use of natural
resources can have
many positive and
negative
consequences for a
country.
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 has mostly
negative
consequences for a
country.
The development and
use of natural
resources drives a
country’s economy
and therefore has
mostly good
consequences for the
people there.

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. It can drive economic growth and provide employment opportunities, but it can also lead to environmental degradation, social inequality, and political conflicts. It is important for countries to carefully manage their natural resources to maximize the benefits while minimizing the negative impacts.