Question

What will happen in an area where large deposits of a desired mineral are found? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

People in the area will have long-term job security.

The area will experience a short-term economic boom.

The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined.

Tourism in the area will increase in the short term.

The area will experience a population decrease in the short term.

Answer 1

- The area will experience a short-term economic boom.
- The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined.

Explanation: discovery of valuable deposits typically brings rapid investment and population growth (a boom), but when resources are exhausted the local economy often collapses (a bust).