Question

The use of extracted resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas has created an explosion of population and affluence, but also of pollution and dependency. The Gulf Coast region dominates US oil and gas production and plays a significant role in the energy industry. The image shows a projected outlook on employment in this region for the year 2022. The availability of energy resources is essential to economic development in this area. Development of energy resources helps create jobs and provide economic sustainability. Using the employment graphic, which employment area is least affected by the availability of energy resources in the area?
Responses

A Oil and gas extractionOil and gas extraction

B Support activities for miningSupport activities for mining

C Petroleum and coal products manufacturingPetroleum and coal products manufacturing

D Agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing

Answer 1

Based on the context provided, the employment area least affected by the availability of energy resources would likely be:

D. Agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing

This area is less directly tied to the extraction and production of fossil fuels compared to the other options, which are more closely associated with the energy industry. Therefore, fluctuations in the availability of energy resources may have a lesser impact on employment in agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing.