Question

Which of the following can be listed as the negative effects of economic development on the environment?

• A. Increased air pollution
• B. Global warming
• C. Loss of biodiversity
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Economic development refers to the process of using natural resources for the development of the economy. But in developed countries the resources are exploited in a very large quantity that leads to the depletion of these stock of natural resources. The negative effects of economic development are increased air pollution, global warming and loss of biodiversity.