Question

which of the following is a negative consequence of technological and economic growth?

• more job opportunities are available
• air and water pollution has increased from farms, homes, and cars
• more products can be produced at a cheaper price
• people have access to more services such as solar energy systems

Explanation:

To solve this, we first recall what a negative consequence of industrialization and economic growth is. Let's analyze each option:

• "More job opportunities are available" is a positive outcome (more jobs are good for employment), so not negative.
• "Air and water pollution has increased from farms and cities" – pollution (especially from industrialization and urban/economic growth) harms the environment and health, so this is a negative consequence.
• "More products can be produced at a cheaper price" is positive (more affordable goods).
• "People have access to more services such as public transportation" is positive (improved access to services).

Answer:

Air and water pollution has increased from farms and cities (the option with this text, depending on the original option labeling, e.g., if it’s option B, then B. Air and water pollution has increased from farms and cities)