Question

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

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

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