Question

In most areas, developers are required to submit environmental impact studies before work can begin on new construction projects. Suppose that a commercial developer wants to build a new shopping center on an environmentally protected piece of property that is home to a rare three-eyed toad. The shopping complex, if approved by the local planning commission, will cover 10 acres. The planning commission wants construction to go forward, since that means additional jobs for the local community, but it also wants to be environmentally responsible. One member of the commission suggests that the developer relocate the toads. She describes the relocation process as follows: "The developer builds the shopping mall and agrees to create 10 acres of artificial toad habitat elsewhere." The builder will agree with the proposed solution if ______________ Group of answer choices the benefits of building the shopping center outweigh the costs including that of relocating the toads. there is not enough information given to answer the question. the additional cost of relocating the toads makes the project unprofitable. there are no circumstances in which the builder will agree to the solution.

Answer 1

Answer:if the benefits of building the shopping center outweigh the costs including that of relocating the toads.

Explanation:

If relocation cost more than building the shopping center it would be a waste of money to do it and will cost the builder an unccessary extra money which he can avoid if he just build where he is .

The benefits in the current area already major enough to consider building in the current location because the shopping centre will benefits a number of local people with jobs.