Question

what will happen in an area where large deposits of a desired mineral are found? select the two correct answers. (1 point) the area will experience a short - term economic boom. tourism in the area will increase in the short term. the area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined. the area will experience a population decrease in the short term. people in the area will have long - term job security.

Explanation:

• For "The area will experience a short - term economic boom": When large mineral deposits are found, mining operations start. This brings in investment, creates jobs, and stimulates local businesses, leading to a short - term economic boom.
• For "The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined": Mineral deposits are finite. Once mining ends (after resources are exhausted), the jobs related to mining disappear, and the economic activity associated with it declines, causing an economic downturn.
• "Tourism in the area will increase in the short term" is incorrect as mineral deposits are not directly related to short - term tourism growth.
• "The area will experience a population decrease in the short term" is incorrect. Usually, mining attracts workers, leading to population increase in the short term.
• "People in the area will have long - term job security" is incorrect as mineral resources are non - renewable, and jobs will disappear once resources are mined.

Answer:

A. The area will experience a short - term economic boom.
C. The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined.