Question

match each effect with the correct category.
technology replaces human labor.
consumers pay less for goods.
unemployment rates may rise
goods cost less to produce.
benefits
consequences

Explanation:

• Benefits are positive outcomes. "Consumers pay less for goods" is good for consumers, and "Goods cost less to produce" is good for producers (lower production costs).
• Consequences can be negative or neutral outcomes. "Technology replaces human labor" leads to potential job loss, and "Unemployment rates may rise" is a negative result of labor replacement.

Answer:

• Benefits: Consumers pay less for goods, Goods cost less to produce
• Consequences: Technology replaces human labor, Unemployment rates may rise