The statement that best captures how the level of development in a country impacts responses to resource scarcity is:
Economically developed countries have more money to secure needed resources through trade.
Economically developed countries typically have greater financial resources and more robust economies, enabling them to effectively engage in trade to secure necessary resources, even in situations of scarcity. In contrast, less developed countries may struggle with both financial resources and access to technology, which can limit their ability to respond effectively to resource scarcity.