Question

What is likely to happen when a major business closes or moves out of an area?

More money is available to provide city services.
People will move into the area.
Population decreases.
Service industries shut down.
Unemployment increases.

Answer 1

Answer: When a major business closes or moves out of an area:

1. Unemployment increases.

2. Population decreases.

Explanation: 1. Unemployment increases because the business would have been a major source of employment for the area directly or indirectly (directly= If some of the indigines of the area works for the business organization and indirectly= if some of the indigines are making a living selling goods or transport services to workers in the organization.

2. Population decreases because some workers who have migrated because of the business would return back to their previous areas.