Question

Which statement best characterizes an economic impact of smartphone development?(1 point)

1 Smartphone development is eliminating mining jobs in many parts of the world.
2 The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in the U.S., giving the country an economic advantage in the global marketplace.
3 The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in China, which poses an economic risk to other countries.
4 The production of smartphones is inexpensive and does not have a far-reaching economic impact.

Answer 1

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3 The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in China, which poses an economic risk to other countries.