Which option most correctly analyzes the benefits and downsides to the industrialization experienced by China in the last 40 years?

Question

Responses

1. China has been exporting a large amount of manufactured goods, but their people have not experienced benefits of economic growth.
2. China has experienced economic growth, but the increasing use of fossil fuels has contributed to climate change.
3. China’s manufacturing has increased dramatically, but overall, the standard of living has gone down.
4. China’s agricultural production has gone up, but they have had to spend money on importing coal in order to sustain that production.

Answer 1

2. China has experienced economic growth, but the increasing use of fossil fuels has contributed to climate change.

Answer 2

why is it not number 4?

Answer 3

Option 4 states that China's agricultural production has gone up and they have had to spend money on importing coal to sustain that production. This may indicate a downside to the industrialization in terms of increased dependency on imported resources and potential environmental impact from coal usage. However, Option 2 specifically addresses the increasing use of fossil fuels contributing to climate change, which is a significant downside to industrialization. It focuses on the broader impact of China's industrialization on the environment, whereas Option 4 focuses on a specific aspect related to agricultural production.