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 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 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 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 many positive and negative consequences for a country. It can drive economic growth and provide jobs, 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 minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits for their society.