Technological developments through industrialization and globalization have had in the long run negative effects on the environment such as pollution and decreased biodiversity. Which of the following terms describes this effect best?
A) social after-effects
B) unintended effects
C) autonomous effects
D) deterministic effects

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Unintended effects best describe the negative impacts on the environment such as pollution and decreased biodiversity resulting from technological developments through industrialization and globalization. These effects are often not the primary goal of such developments but occur as secondary, unforeseen consequences.

Technological Developments Through Industrialization and Globalization Have Had in the Long