If factory smoke affects the health of nearby residents, what type of externality is it?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Negative externality
Factory production may create private income and goods, but smoke imposes health risks and possible medical costs on nearby residents who did not choose the transaction. Because the outside effect is harmful rather than beneficial, it is a negative environmental externality. A positive externality would provide an unintended benefit, while the other options are not classifications of this impact.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Negative externality
Why is this the correct answer?
Factory production may create private income and goods, but smoke imposes health risks and possible medical costs on nearby residents who did not choose the transaction. Because the outside effect is harmful rather than beneficial, it is a negative environmental externality. A positive externality would provide an unintended benefit, while the other options are not classifications of this impact.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Geography question. Chapter: Geography as a Discipline. Topic: Geography as an integrating discipline.
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