Investigate the efforts of governmental and nongovernmental organizations, as well as multinational corporations, to narrow the inequitable distribution of resources. What is the result of these efforts?(1 point)

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A. These actors work in various ways to redistribute resources from those who have a lot to those who have fewer. In practice, however, this redistribution is a simple process. The result of these efforts is that inequity in the distribution of resources has been eliminated worldwide.

B. These actors work in various ways to redistribute resources from those who have a lot to those who have fewer. However, this redistribution is easier said than done. The result of these efforts is that inequity still exists in the distribution of resources, despite efforts to mitigate it.

C. These actors work in various ways to redistribute resources from those who have a lot to those who have fewer. In practice, however, this redistribution is only done through governments. The result of these efforts is that governments have distributed resources inequitably.

D. These actors work in various ways to redistribute resources from communities to multinational corporations. In practice, however, this redistribution is a complex process. The result of these efforts is that inequity in the distribution of resources has been eliminated worldwide.

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B. These actors work in various ways to redistribute resources from those who have a lot to those who have fewer. However, this redistribution is easier said than done. The result of these efforts is that inequity still exists in the distribution of resources, despite efforts to mitigate it.
Which statement best describes the ways resource distribution can occur? What is the reasoning behind this?(1 point)
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A. Only governmental organizations can distribute resources. This is because they are the only ones with the authority to do so.

B. Governments do this work through the UN. This is because governments can only do so with the authorization of the UN.

C. Resource distribution can occur through corporate social responsibility, carried out by NGOs. This is because NGOs are the organizations with access to sufficient funds.

D. Resource distribution can occur in various forms, such as tax credits or food distribution. This is because resource distribution is a complex process with many actors.
D. Resource distribution can occur in various forms, such as tax credits or food distribution. This is because resource distribution is a complex process with many actors.
After investigating some examples of natural resource development, what can you conclude about the social, political, and environmental consequences?(1 point)
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A. The development and use of natural resources on a large scale always led to war and political or social oppression.

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

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

D. The development and use of natural resources can have many positive and negative consequences for a country.
D. The development and use of natural resources can have many positive and negative consequences for a country.
After investigating how the growth of multinationals, governments, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) has affected natural resource production, distribution, and consumption, which statement is the most accurate?(1 point)
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Multinationals may refuse to work with governments and NGOs to develop natural resources.

Multinationals may cause problems that can sometimes be solved by governments and NGOs.

Multinationals are less powerful in natural resource development than governments and NGOS.

Multinationals work to develop the entire economy of different countries with the help of governments and NGOs.
Multinationals may cause problems that can sometimes be solved by governments and NGOs.
Which of the following offers an accurate summary of the consequences of disasters on migration?(1 point)
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Solutions to migration problems caused by disasters can be solved quickly.

Displacement from natural disasters happens slowly.

Both human-made and natural disasters can lead to people being displaced from their homes and communities.

Few people are displaced as a result of human-made disasters.
Both human-made and natural disasters can lead to people being displaced from their homes and communities.