Which of the following is not a characteristic of an industrial society? . a. moves from place to place following resources. b. uses new sources of energy. c. increases pollution. d. uses complex tools and systems

Option:  A. Moves from place to place following resources.

Explanation:

One of the essential reason for the rise of the Industrialization in Europe and America was the availability of natural resources. Industries established in a particular place where they can get access to all the natural resources like wood and coal via railroads whereas for wood through rivers. Industries built with heavy machines which were enormous. Moving from one place to another would have been difficult.

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.