WAEC Economics 2014 Question 50

Question 50

Natural Resources and Petroleum

Which of the following is not an effect of the discovery of mineral resources in an area?

  1. A.Increase in wealth
  2. B.Overcrowding
  3. C.Increase in crime rate
  4. D.Under population
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Under population)

Explanation

Mineral discovery attracts people, so it causes overcrowding, not under-population.