What comprises the lithosphere?

Which statement best explains distribution of natural resources? people tend to settle in locations that have the resources they need for survival. some countries have resources that others lack, so trade between countries becomes vital. fossil fuels come from areas that have mountains and other areas that manufacture synthetic gas. areas with natural resources provide a higher standard of living and better quality of life.

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When volcanoes erupt, magma (hot, molten rock) rises toward the surface of the earth. as magma cools, solid rock forms. this rock contains substances from the interior of the earth. which of the following natural resources is likely to be plentiful near subduction zones where volcanic activity has occurred in the past?