Which statement best reflects the principle of equal access to Earth's natural resources?

• A. Only some nations have rights to Earth's natural resources.
• B. Resources are owned by the country where they are found.
• C. All humans have equal rights to Earth's natural resources for both current and future generations.
• D. Access to Earth's resources should be determined by market prices alone.

Answer: (C)

Equal access means resources should be available to all people, across borders, and kept available for future generations. This idea emphasizes fairness, human rights, and stewardship of the planet so that neither current nor future generations are left out. The statement that all humans have equal rights to Earth's natural resources for both current and future generations captures that universal, long-term perspective. It avoids restricting access to some nations, rejects the notion that resources belong to the country where they’re found, and cannot rely solely on market prices, which can exclude disadvantaged groups and ignore the need to conserve resources for the future.