Question

Question

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

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

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

Tourism in the area will increase in the short term.
Tourism in the area will increase in the short term.

The area will experience a short-term economic boom.
The area will experience a short-term economic boom.

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

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

1. The area will experience a short-term economic boom.
2. Tourism in the area will increase in the short term.

These options reflect the typical effects of discovering large mineral deposits, where immediate economic activity and interest often lead to a boost in local economies, and increased attention can also attract tourists, at least for a time.