How has China’s rapid industrialization in the last 40 years impacted the standard of living in the country?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The standard of living in China has risen, even as agriculture has disappeared and been replaced by manufacturing.
The standard of living in China has risen, even as agriculture has disappeared and been replaced by manufacturing.

The standard of living in China has improved; however, there have been environmental costs, including pollution in cities.
The standard of living in China has improved; however, there have been environmental costs, including pollution in cities.

The standard of living in China has improved because of their adoption of sustainable development practices.
The standard of living in China has improved because of their adoption of sustainable development practices.

The standard of living in China has fallen; however, China’s manufacturing sector has grown generating wealth.

Answer 1

The most accurate response would be:

"The standard of living in China has improved; however, there have been environmental costs, including pollution in cities."

This response acknowledges the improvements in the standard of living due to rapid industrialization while also recognizing the significant environmental challenges that have arisen as a result.