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The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in China, which poses an economic risk to other countries.
The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in China, which poses an economic risk to other countries.
Smartphone development is eliminating mining jobs in many parts of the world.
Smartphone development is eliminating mining jobs in many parts of the world.
The production of smartphones is inexpensive and does not have a far-reaching economic impact.
The production of smartphones is inexpensive and does not have a far-reaching economic impact.
The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in the U.S., giving the country an economic advantage in the global marketplace.
The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in the U.S., giving the country an economic advantage in the global marketplace.
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The statement that best characterizes an economic impact of smartphone development is:
The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in China, which poses an economic risk to other countries.
This statement highlights the reliance on China's resource extraction, which can lead to vulnerabilities for other nations dependent on these materials for smartphone production and technology.
