In comparison to its human resources, the natural resources of the nation in the late nineteenth century were
A) even more ruthlessly and thoughtlessly exploited.
B) far better preserved by a growing conservation movement.
C) treated with exactly the same indifference and lack of foresight.
D) even better nurtured and developed.

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In the late nineteenth century, natural resources in the nation were exploited more ruthlessly and thoughtlessly compared to human resources, reflecting the era's industrial expansion and lack of environmental conservation measures.

In Comparison to Its Human Resources, the Natural Resources of the Nation